Are you a night owl? Do you work best through the evening? If so, we may have the role for you! Our resilient adult services programme is recruiting for a Female Support Worker to join our Waking Night team working in Southbourne on a part time basis. Due to the nature of the people we support, we can only accept applications from female candidates who have a strong background in health and social care, along with experience of autism or complex care. Please note, Autism Unlimited does not provide visa sponsorship. The role: Our purpose in adult services is to empower the people we support to live as independently as possible and see them thrive. Each person we help has their own unique way of communicating, whether this be PECs boards, signalong or through repeating specific phrases. If you’ve not used signalong previously, don't worry as training is provided! At the heart of everything we do is promoting the independence of the people we support, and ensuring we have a relaxed, empathetic and encouraging team working with us to help ensure they achieve their goals. Hours of work: 10 hours per week - Thursday 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? * Blue Light discount card * Employee Referral Scheme – you can earn £400 for each person you successfully refer! * 12-week induction programme consisting of in-house training, e-learning, shadowing, coaching, and mentoring. * The opportunity to complete an accredited qualification once you’ve passed your probation period. * Cycle to work scheme * Up to 33 days annual leave pro-rata (including bank holidays) * Benefits portal which gives you access to money off your favourite shops, restaurants, and great days out, along with a cashback healthcare plan for general day-to-day healthcare such as optical and dental. * A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme that provides practical information and support on issues like money management, family and legal information. * We also have a network of Mental Health First Aiders to provide support you in the event you experience issues relating to your mental health. Apply now: If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to hear from you. To apply it couldn’t be simpler - just ‘apply’ to complete the application process. Should you need any assistance please give us a call on (phone number removed). Carly would be happy to help! 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