Waking Night Support Worker, East Lothian

Autism Initiatives Group; Prestonpans; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Waking Night Support Worker in Prestonpans. This role involves supporting individuals to enhance their independence and well-being during the night. With a comprehensive training program and excellent benefits, it's perfect for those who want to make an impact in the lives of autistic individuals.

Benefits

31 days Annual Leave Entitlement

Your birthday off every year

Ongoing Learning & Development

Opportunity to undertake SVQ Level 3 qualification

Employee Assistance Programme

Monthly staff cash prize draw

Medicash health scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Financial wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of autistic individuals.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide support throughout the night.
• Assist individuals with routines and household tasks.
• Promote independence and positive well-being.

Job description

Salary: £27,564.73 - £28,562.27 Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Job Reference Number: WNSW/EL/520 Job Location: Scotland Job Area: Prestonpans Closing Date:25th June 2025

Salary: £27,564.73 - £28,562.27 Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Job Reference Number: WNSW/EL/520 Job Location: Scotland Job Area: Prestonpans Closing Date:25th June 2025

Are you looking for a rewarding role at night?

Then Autism Initiatives wants to hear from you!

39 hours per week

Job Reference: WNSW/EL/520

We have Waking Night Support Worker opportunities for individuals to join our East Lothian Housing Support Teams based in Prestonpans.

At Autism Initiatives we provide specialist services tailored to each individual. Experience is not essential, but a genuine passion to making a difference to the lives of autistic people, as well as a positive attitude, is key to being successful in this role.

As a Waking Night Support Worker you will be working alongside the people that you support to develop their independence, by supporting their communication and enabling them to make their own choices. You will be responsible for providing support throughout the night, undertaking routines of the service including household tasks and administrative procedures.

Benefits of working with us include:

• Competitive Salary – £13.54 to £14.03 per hour
• 31 days Annual Leave Entitlement, including bank holidays
• Your birthday off every year, to treat yourself!
• Ongoing Learning & Development throughout your Support Work role
• Opportunity to undertake SVQ Level 3 qualification
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eligibility to become a Blue Light Card Member for online & high street discounts

As a Waking Night Support Worker you will promote the positive health and well-being of the people that you support, enabling them to have a meaningful life and encouraging them to live as independently as possible.

Given the nature of this role, successful applicants must register with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme and Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or equivalent regulatory body.

This is a truly rewarding role, with the opportunity for you to develop your skills and knowledge and fulfil your career aspirations.

Benefits of working with us

In addition to excellent rates of pay, a contributory pension and generous holiday entitlements, you will enjoy an enhanced range of benefits designed to reward the outstanding support that staff provide. Some of these benefits start immediately, whilst others are awarded at later dates in recognition of loyalty, dedication and long service.

Full details of all staff benefits are available on our intranet once you start working with us as benefits may vary from role to role, but here’s a brief run-down of a few of them:

• Monthly staff cash prize draw
• Your birthday off work every year
• Medicash health scheme, providing cash towards medical costs, gym discounts and more
• Employee Assistance Programme – free support from experts on a wide range of subjects from childcare and probate, to managing money and work life balance.
• Additional paid holidays after 1, 2 and 3 years’ service
• Extra paid holidays in milestone service years
• Financial wellbeing programme providing flexible access to pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Wagestream financial planning and support App – enables you to access money earned before pay day, set up savings and gain control of your finances

Before you start

Before you start your application it would be helpful to have the following information on hand:

• Qualification/Education History / Professional Memberships
• Details of current employment and previous employment history
• Contact Details of 2 Referees – the first must be from your current employer, please note that references will not be contacted until offers of employment have been accepted and permission has been given to do so

And to read through our Waking Night Support Worker Job Description and Person Specification (available in the Apply Now Section).

Detail your experience; skills and demonstrate how you have achieved these. It is essential that you show on your application form how you meet the essential criteria in your own words otherwise you may not be shortlisted.

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(Certain matters do not have to be declared and guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. (View Website)

Applicants need to be aware that it is the policy of the organisation to obtain a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Record/Scheme Record Update on each prospective employee before they commence their employment with the organisation. This check will only be commenced if you are successful at interview.

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All applicants who have a disability and meet the criteria will be interviewed.

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Please give details of a minimum of two referees, the first of which must be your current or most recent employer. If you have held a previous role within the Health and Social Care Sector, you are required to provide referee details for this employment. We cannot accept references from family members, friends or neighbours. If you are only able to provide one employment reference, please ensure that any second reference is somebody of a professional background within the community, i.e. teacher, lecturer, doctor, accountants, police officer etc. Referees will be contacted if you are successful at interview. Employment is offered subject to successful completion of pre-employment checks which include receipt of two satisfactory references. We reserve the right to determine what constitutes a satisfactory reference.

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Autism Initiatives Group of Companies. Autism Initiatives Group is a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales (07120634), registered office Sefton House, Bridle Road, Bootle, Merseyside L30 4XR and is registered as a charity in England and Wales (1170634). A registered charity in Ireland No. CHY17628. Autism Initiatives UK is a registered charity in Scotland - SC040905 in England & Wales - 702632, in Isle of Man - 835 and in Northern Ireland (NIC104641). Company Number: 2436777.

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