Waking Night Support Worker
At the National Autistic Society, we have developed our education offer into a diverse network of independent schools and programmes which are relied upon by hundreds of people across the UK. We provide a wide range of services to support autistic children and young people. We improve and enhance education, care and experiences to help autistic children and young people fulfil their potential.
Visit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do: https://www.autism.org.uk/
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for support workers who are enthusiastic about achieving positive outcomes for children. We seek someone who is kind, patient and is able to adjust to a change in dynamics at any given time. The children we support can be come unregulated and need compassion and time to be able to regulate. At Clayton Croft we pride ourselves in the care we provide and that we create a nurturing and trusting environment for the young people we support.
We are looking for team players someone who can work as part of a team but also act on safe initiative if required.
We are a supportive team; successful candidates will have a supported induction and monthly support and supervisions. There is a wide range of experience within the team so even if this is your first support and caring role we will support you as a team.
- Night Support Worker
- Full-time 35 hours
- This is a waking night support worker role the shift pattern varies from 5 nights on, 4 nights off and reversed.
To view the job description please click here.
What we can offer you:
- Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences
- Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan & shopping discounts for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Halfords, Nike, Apple and loads more!
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
- A portfolio of fantastic new salary sacrifices benefits and other flexible benefits private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension & salary deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply)
- Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme
- Free access to the Headspace App – a global leader in mindfulness and you can enrol up to three friends or family members for free!
- Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
Where you will be working:
Clayton Croft
About our application process:
When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.
For an informal chat please don’t hesitate to contact Gemma Hart (gemma.hart@nas.org.uk) or Amy Mynett (amy.mynett@nas.org.uk) and we’ll be happy answer any questions.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
For some roles, successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks which will include additional references and criminal background checks.
Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.
The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Please click here to view the safeguarding policy and please click here to view the policy and procedure for employment of ex-offenders.
