Waking Night Support Worker

4 days ago

Bournemouth, Bournemouth, United Kingdom Autism Unlimited Full time

We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Waking Night Support Worker to join our dedicated team at our residential home in Highcliffe. In this rewarding role, you'll play a vital part in ensuring our residents safety, comfort, and wellbeing throughout the night - offering reassurance and essential support whenever it's needed most.

We are seeking someone with a solid background in health and social care and experience supporting people with autism.

Please note: Autism Unlimited is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

The role:

At Autism Unlimited, we help people live independent and fulfilling lives. Everyone we support communicates in their own way — some use PECS cards, others Sign-a-long, and some use familiar phrases. If you haven't used Sign-a-long before, not to worry we provide all required training

Hours of work: 20 hours per week

Friday and Saturday - 10pm - 8am

Why people choose to work for AU

A Waking Night support workers job would include:

  • Staying alert throughout the shift
  • Administering any necessary medication
  • Completing documentation at regular periods throughout shift
  • Following the support plan in place for each person we support, to enable the person to feel comfortable and happy, adapting this as required based on change in behaviour
  • Providing some elements of personal care from personal hygiene prompts, helping to bath and wash, medication

Why join us?

See how we take care of our team—explore our great benefits online

Apply now:

If this role interests you, we'd love to hear from you To apply it couldn't be simpler - just 'apply' to complete the application process. Or If you have any questions, please call the Talent Team on (phone number removed).

If you need any support Carly would be more than happy to help

Start Date: January 2026

Our commitment

We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this. Anyone with any form of disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in order to participate in the job application or interview process. As part of our commitment to providing reasonable adjustments, 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. Any vacancy we have will be filled based on qualifications and best fit without any reference to race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

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

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