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Support Worker Waking Nights
35 hours per week
£13.01 per hour, based on 35 hour working week
Looking for a career where you can really make a difference? Then we want you to be a part of our team!
This is more than a job; it’s a career that supports people to live life to the full.
We need proactive and reliable people to join us at our Supported Living service to work nights. This service is in the Harrogate area, close to the town centre with easy access to local transport links. You will be joining a friendly, established team that provides quality support to autistic adults. Our night shifts usually start at 22.00 and finish at 08.00, but please get in touch if you would like to discuss other options.
Autism Initiatives work positively alongside people with autism, providing specialist services that are tailored to each individual.
As a Support Worker working nights, you can enjoy an interesting and varied role. You will be supporting people with Autism to live as independently as possible, promote health and well-being and support them to maintain their home, some cleaning duties may be required. The people who live here may require your support throughout the night which may include some aspects of personal care and to have someone there who they have built a trusting rapport with will make a positive difference. You will be committed to learning about their needs, and be able to offer them positive reassurance and flexible support.
Experience is not required as we provide full training, but a genuine passion to making a difference to people’s lives and a positive attitude are key to being successful in this role. This is truly a rewarding role, with the opportunity for you to develop your skills, knowledge and fulfil your career aspirations.
What can we offer you?
How do I apply?
If you think you have what we are looking for and are interested in joining our team in location we’d be delighted to hear from you.
If you are interested in applying for this position and making a difference to someone’s life then please complete the application form by clicking "apply now".
The Job description and person specification can also be found above the application form, on the apply now tab
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery.
This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). The cost of which will be met with by Autism Initiatives.
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