Waking Nights Support Worker (Autism & Learning Disabilities)

VSA LLC; Peterculter; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holidays

Sick pay scheme

Transport to campus

NEST Pension

Refer a friend

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

VSA is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for Linn Moor Campus in Peterculter to provide waking night care for students with autism and learning difficulties. You will help ensure safety, well-being and a supportive night-time environment.

We value experience with night shifts, strong communication, and the ability to work independently. The role runs 35 hours weekly on a 4 on, 4 off rota (10pm–8am) with progression as you qualify.

Qualifications

• Ideally experience of working with young adults with autism/learning difficulties.
• Experience in night shifts or waking nights and lone working.
• Ability to engage/relate to students through effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Identifying ways of communicating effectively on difficult issues.
• Updating and maintaining records and reports according to procedures.
• Promoting health, safety and security, including medication administration.
• Promoting wellbeing and protection of students and supporting their views.
• Contributing to planning and evaluation of night-time programmes and activities.
• Carrying out extended feeding techniques and ensuring nutrition and fluid intake.

Skills

Night shift experience

Lone working

Communication skills

Autism awareness

Job description

VSA is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for Linn Moor Campus in Peterculter to provide waking night care for students with autism and learning difficulties. You will help ensure safety, well-being and a supportive night-time environment.

We value experience with night shifts, strong communication, and the ability to work independently. The role runs 35 hours weekly on a 4 on, 4 off rota (10pm–8am) with progression as you qualify.