Waking Night Support Worker, Edinburgh

Autism Initiatives Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive care organization in Edinburgh seeks a Waking Night Support Worker to provide overnight assistance to autistic residents. This role involves ensuring safety, supporting communication, and managing household tasks. The ideal candidate should possess a compassionate attitude and a genuine passion for helping autistic individuals. The position offers a competitive salary along with benefits like annual leave and development opportunities. Applicants must be eligible for registration with the PVG scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

31 days annual leave

Birthday off

Ongoing learning and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Contribution pension

Qualifications

• Positive, compassionate attitude towards autistic individuals is essential.
• Experience in support work is preferred but not mandatory.
• Must be eligible for PVG scheme registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide night-time support to autistic residents ensuring safety.
• Assist with communication and independence development.
• Complete administrative tasks accurately.

Skills

Compassionate attitude

Communication support

Time management

Education

SVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Salary: £27,564.73 - £28,562.27 p.a. Pro Rata

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time / Part-Time

Job Reference: WNSW/EDIN-HS/543

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland

Closing Date: 31st December 2025

Waking Night Support Worker

Support autistic individuals in Seafield and Granton Housing Support Services. Work overnight, providing continuous care, household tasks, communication support, and administrative duties to promote independence.

Responsibilities

• Provide night‑time support to autistic residents, ensuring safety and well‑being.
• Support communication, choice‑making and independence development.
• Assist with household tasks, medication, and basic cleaning.
• Record observations and complete administrative procedures accurately.
• Support residents’ schedules and routines during overnight shift.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Genuine passion for supporting autistic people; positive, compassionate attitude.
• Experience not essential but desirable; relevant support work preferred.
• Must register with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme and have (or be able to obtain) Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration or equivalent.
• Unable to sponsor UK work visas.

Benefits

• Competitive salary – £13.54 to £14.03 per hour (pro rata).
• 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
• Birthday off every year.
• Ongoing learning and development; opportunity to undertake SVQ Level 3 qualification.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Blue Light Card Member discount.
• Contribution pension.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunity and disability confident employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, and we provide access support where needed.