Waking Night Support Worker

Autism Unlimited; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Male Support Worker for their Waking Night team. This role is perfect for those who thrive in evening hours and have a passion for empowering individuals with autism. You'll be instrumental in promoting independence, providing personal care, and ensuring a safe environment for those you support. With comprehensive training, a supportive team, and numerous benefits, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives. If you're ready to join a compassionate team, this role is for you.

Benefits

Employee Referral Scheme

12-week Induction Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Up to 33 Days Annual Leave

Benefits Portal

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders Network

Qualifications

• Strong background in health and social care is essential.
• Experience with autism or complex care is required.

Responsibilities

• Stay alert throughout the shift and administer medication as needed.
• Complete documentation and follow support plans for individuals.

Skills

Health and Social Care Experience

Experience with Autism

Medication Administration

Personal Care Skills

Education

Relevant Qualifications in Health and Social Care

Job description

Are you a night owl? Do you work best through the evening? If so, we may have just the role for you! Our resilient adult services programme is recruiting for a Male Support Worker to join our Waking Night team working in Throop on a part-time basis.

Due to the nature of the people we support, we can only accept applications from male candidates who have a strong background in health and social care, along with experience of autism or complex care. Please note, Autism Unlimited does not provide visa sponsorship.

The role:

Our purpose in adult services is to empower the people we support to live as independently as possible and see them thrive. Each person we help has their own unique way of communicating, whether this be PECs boards, Signalong, or through repeating specific phrases. If you’ve not used Signalong previously, don't worry as training is provided!

At the heart of everything we do is promoting the independence of the people we support, and ensuring we have a relaxed, empathetic, and encouraging team working with us to help ensure they achieve their goals.

A Waking Night Support Worker’s job would include:

1. Staying alert throughout the shift
2. Administering any necessary medication
3. Completing documentation at regular intervals throughout the shift
4. Following the support plan in place for each person we support, to enable the person to feel comfortable and happy, and adapting this as required based on changes in behavior
5. Providing some elements of personal care, including personal hygiene prompts, helping to bathe and wash, medication
6. Employee Referral Scheme – earn £400 for each person you successfully refer!
7. 12-week induction programme including in-house training, e-learning, shadowing, coaching, and mentoring
8. The opportunity to complete an accredited qualification after passing your probation period
9. Cycle to work scheme
10. Up to 33 days annual leave pro-rata (including bank holidays)
11. Benefits portal offering discounts at shops, restaurants, and days out, plus a cashback healthcare plan for optical and dental care
12. A 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing support on issues like money management, family, and legal matters
13. A network of Mental Health First Aiders to support your mental health

Apply now:

If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, simply click ‘apply’ to complete the application process. For assistance, please call us at 01202 084834.

Carly would be happy to help!

Our commitment

We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this. Anyone with a disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. Please let us know if you require support to complete your application.

Autism Unlimited is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Vacancies will be filled based on qualifications and fit without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other legally protected classification.

All successful candidates will be subject to disclosure and barring checks along with other relevant employment checks.