Support Worker Nights

Support Worker Nights. St Georges Gardens Pay Rate: £14.26 per hour Shift patterns: 10pm to 8am including weekend working on a rolling rota Hours: 35 hours per week Location: Birkenhead, Wirral Please note: we do not provide sponsorship About Us: The Autism Pathways team have many years of experience in developing high-quality accommodation and care for people who need additional support. We provide modern, spacious self-contained residential and supported living accommodations, with additional features to keep people safe and empower them to have greater choice and control in their lives, thus supporting them in achieving greater independence. The Service: Based in the heart of Birkenhead, this state-of-the-art specialist setting will comprise of 3 purpose-adapted bungalows providing completely private tailored accommodation for each resident. Catering specifically for individuals with highly unique complex needs and behaviours, we are passionate about providing a service for those who may previously have struggled to find the right support environment to give them the best chance of success. Completely separate living accommodation for each resident, comprising of their own bedroom, living space, kitchen, bathroom and gardens Specialist additional features to promote safety throughout the setting, including reenforced furniture and appliances, high-tech medical monitoring equipment where required, completely separate staff area within each bungalow (with own access) to promote maximum privacy and independence The Role: What You’ll Be Doing As a Night Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the safety, comfort, and wellbeing of individuals during overnight hours. You’ll provide calm, consistent support while maintaining a peaceful and secure environment. Your responsibilities will include: Monitoring individuals throughout the night to ensure their safety and wellbeing Supporting with bedtime routines and overnight care needs Responding to any incidents or emergencies with professionalism and sensitivity Promoting a calm and reassuring atmosphere Maintaining accurate records and contributing to care plans Ensuring the environment remains clean, safe, and secure Collaborating with day staff to ensure continuity of care You’ll be working in a highly structured setting with tailored support plans and purpose-built apartments designed for both safety and independence. What We’re Looking For Empathetic and patient – able to offer calm, compassionate support during quiet hours Resilient and dependable – confident in managing behaviours that may be challenging Observant and detail-oriented – able to monitor wellbeing and respond appropriately Team players – able to communicate effectively with colleagues across shifts Flexible and reliable – willing to work night shifts including weekends Committed to learning – open to training and development, including working towards a Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care Experience in autism, learning disabilities, or complex behavioural needs is desirable but not essential. What matters most is your attitude, values, and willingness to make a difference. Autism Pathways employees enjoy a range of benefits: Flexible pay* - choose when you are paid, and get money management tips too Specialist training - on-going face-to-face training, tailored to you Career opportunities - The chance to ‘make your mark’ and play a key role Pension scheme - helping you plan for your retirement Discounts on the high street* - with retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos Refer-a-Friend - and get a £250 bonus Free wellbeing programme - helping you look after your physical and mental health Employee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great work Autism Pathways is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity within each service, as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from backgrounds including disabled candidates, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ+ as well as non-binary candidates, and those with experience of mental health.