We are looking for a reliable Waking Night Support Worker to join our dedicated team working across our residential home in Highcliffe and our independent living model in Southbourne. In this rewarding role, you will 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:
In Adult Services, our mission is to empower the people we support to live as independently as possible and to watch them truly thrive. Every individual we work with has their own unique way of communicating, from using PECS boards and Sign-a-long to expressing themselves through familiar phrases. If you’ve never used Sign-a-long before, there’s no need to worry—full training and ongoing support are provided.
At the core of our approach is a commitment to fostering independence and creating an environment where people feel understood, encouraged, and valued. Our team is relaxed, empathetic, and dedicated to helping each person reach their personal goals at a pace that feels right for them.
Hours of work:
30 hours per week
Thursday, Friday and Saturday - 10pm – 8am
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?
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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 01202 084834.
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.