Waking Night Support Worker – Autism & Learning Disability Services

We’re looking for compassionate and experienced Waking Night Support Workers to join our dedicated autism and learning disability services.

If you’re calm, reliable, and able to provide high‑quality support through the night, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Waking Night Support Worker, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and comfort of individuals with autism and learning disabilities throughout the night.

Your responsibilities will include:
• Providing consistent overnight support using autism‑aware strategies.

• Promoting a calm, structured and reassuring environment.

• Supporting personal care needs where required.

• Monitoring wellbeing and responding appropriately to nighttime needs.

• Following personalised support plans and communication approaches.

• Completing accurate nightly records and handovers.

• Carrying out light domestic tasks to prepare the service for the next day.

What We’re Looking For
• Essential: Experience supporting people with autism and learning disabilities.

• A patient, predictable and person‑centred approach.

• Ability to remain alert and responsive throughout the night.

• Strong communication and record‑keeping skills.

• Confidence working independently.

• A genuine commitment to promoting dignity, independence and choice.

What We Offer
• Competitive hourly rates.

• Full training, including specialist modules in autism and PBS.

• Supportive leadership and opportunities for development.

• A meaningful, rewarding role where every shift makes a difference.

• Additional overtime opportunities.

]Shift Pattern Waking Nights: 8pm–8am(Shift times may vary slightly between services.)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £28,100.00 per year

Work Location: In person