Waking Night Support Worker

Autism Unlimited; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in adult services is seeking a Male Support Worker for their Waking Night team in Throop. The role involves supporting individuals with autism, ensuring their independence, and providing personal care. The position offers flexible hours and comprehensive training, making it ideal for those passionate about making a difference.

Benefits

Employee Referral Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

33 days of annual leave

Benefits portal with discounts

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Access to Mental Health First Aiders

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Staying alert throughout the shift.
• Administering necessary medication.
• Providing personal care including hygiene prompts.

Skills

Health and Social Care

Autism

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, Sign Along, or through repeating specific phrases. If you’ve not used Sign Along previously, don't worry as training is provided!

Hours of work:

10 hours per week

At the heart of everything we do is to promote the independence of the person we support. Ensuring we have a relaxed, empathetic, and encouraging team helps us achieve this.

A Waking Night Support Worker’s responsibilities include:

1. Staying alert throughout the shift
2. Administering any necessary medication
3. Completing documentation at regular intervals during the shift
4. Following the support plan for each person, adapting it as required based on changes in behaviour
5. Providing elements of personal care, including hygiene prompts, assisting with bathing and washing, and medication
6. Employee Referral Scheme – earn £400 for each successful referral!
7. Participating in a 12-week induction programme, including in-house training, e-learning, shadowing, coaching, and mentoring
8. Opportunity to complete an accredited qualification after passing your probation
9. Cycle to work scheme
10. Up to 33 days of 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. Access to Mental Health First Aiders for support related to mental health issues

Apply now:

If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, simply 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 ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this. Anyone with any form of disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments to participate in the application and 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 are 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 status.

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