Waking Nights Support Worker

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension – Auto-enrolled

Annual Leave – 33 days

Training – Induction and autism

Discounts – Staff discounts

Healthcare – Cash plan

Life Assurance – 2x base salary

Flexible Benefits – Private health

Support – EAP & counselling

Mindfulness – Headspace

Blue Light Card

Extra Pay – overtime & sleep-in

Refer a Friend – £200

Job summary

National Autistic Society in Barnsley is recruiting a Waking Night Support Worker to help residents live their best lives by following individual support plans and routines.

You'll assist with personal care, encourage activities, and support life skills, while flexible night shifts and a 35-hour week are required. A DBS check is preferred, and driving licence is optional.

Qualifications

• Experience working with autistic individuals is helpful but not essential.
• Ability to follow individual care plans and routines.
• Strong empathy and positive attitude toward service users.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, eating).
• Encourage activities residents enjoy (swimming, walking, arts & crafts).
• Support life skills and independence (budgeting, shopping, meal planning).

Skills

Inspiring others

Experience with autistic people (helpf

Empathy & compassion

Job description

Waking Night Support Worker

Company: National Autistic Society

Salary: Not specified

Hours: Full-time

Location: Barnsley, S75 4NG

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 5 Aug 2026

Closing date: 4 Sept 2026

Visit our website to find out more about who we are: https://www.autism.org.uk/

About the Service

Hoylands House in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, set in woodland grounds, is currently home to seven young adults. The service has capacity to support 8 people with autism.

About the Role

We are looking for caring and reliable Support Workers. Your role is to help people live their best lives by following their support plans and daily routines.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, eating)
• Encourage activities they enjoy (swimming, hiking, arts & crafts)
• Support life skills & independence (budgeting, shopping, meal preparation)

What We’re Looking For

• For you to inspire others with a positive attitude towards supporting vulnerable people
• Experience with autistic people is helpful but not essential
• Personal experience or a passion for helping others is welcome

This advert is for a part time position at 35 Hours per week.

Your working pattern in this role will require flexibility to meet the needs of the people supported and their families and will include evening and weekend working.

Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) is preferred.

What we can offer you

• Pension – Auto-enrolled pension scheme.
• Annual Leave – 33 days (including public holidays). You can buy or sell leave each year.
• Training – Great induction and training, including autism training.
• Discounts – Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).
• Healthcare – Cash plan for permanent staff.
• Life Assurance – 2x your base salary.
• Flexible Benefits – Options like private health, dental insurance, holiday trading, enhanced pension.
• Support – 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
• Mindfulness – Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends.
• Blue Light Card – Eligibility for discounts.
• Extra Pay – Enhanced overtime, plus payments for sleep-in and on-call (if applicable to the role).
• Refer a Friend – Get £200 when you refer someone.

Recruitment and Eligibility

To protect our autistic adults at the National Autistic Society, all staff are required to have a criminal background check. Possession of an Enhanced DBS Check either on the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months would be preferable but not essential.

Agencies need not apply.

Please note the National Autistic Society are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas.

Equal Opportunities and Diversity

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from autistic people.

We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

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