Female waking night support worker - 42 Hours
Female waking night support worker - 42 Hours
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a tangible difference in people's lives? Join Autism Together, one of the UK's leading providers of services and support for autistic people and their families. We are expanding our team in our Residential and Supported living properties across Wirral and West Cheshire and are seeking passionate individuals to join us.
As a Support Worker, you will be an integral part of a warm, friendly team, dedicated to delivering individualised care. Your role will involve supporting individuals in their homes and helping them engage with the local community, including daily activities, appointments, and personal care. ( Please note as a waking night support worker, going out in the community may be unlikely for this role)
In return for your dedication, we offer an outstanding benefits package, including:
Excellent rates of pay plus enhanced overtime
• £500 Refer-a-friend scheme after meeting a satisfactory probation period (subject to eligibility criteria).
Fully paid induction and ongoing training from our award-winning team
Opportunities to gain professionally recognised qualifications and apprenticeships
Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy more
Access to a pension scheme, private health care (Medicash), and an Employee Assistance Programme
High street discounts and eligibility for a Blue Light Card
Regular staff awards, a refer-a-friend scheme, and clear career progression paths
About this role
As a Waking night Support Worker with Autism Together, your nights will be dynamic and deeply rewarding. You'll work within a supportive team to empower autistic individuals, helping them navigate their night time routines and achieve their personal goals. This involves creating and implementing personalised care plans, assisting with activities from personal care and other activities and duties around hygiene and cleanliness of the rooms. . This role is perfect for someone with empathy and a desire to help others grow. You'll build meaningful relationships and see the direct impact of your work. We provide extensive training and clear pathways for career advancement, including fully-funded qualifications, ensuring you can develop professionally while making a real difference.
Please note, a driver is preferred for this role.
Hourly Rate – up to £14.10
Hours per week – 42
Hours of work…
Within our Services, our hours run on varying shift patterns, for this waking night role it is a rolling rota of 4 nights on, two nights off, Shift times to be discussed upon offer of employment.
What you will need
Required criteria
- A compassionate and caring nature.
- A desire to support people and make a positive difference in their lives.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A willingness to learn and undertake professional development.
- Full UK driving license and access to a personal vehicle.
- GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/C or above or equivalent
Skills needed for this job opportunity
Problem Solving
Flexibility and Adaptability
Attention to detail
Teamwork
Communication
Empathy
Time Management
Organisational skills
Ability to support clients with learning disabilities and/or complex needs
Experience working with vulnerable people
Providing personal care
