Waking Nights - Advanced Support Worker - Inverness

Community Integrated Care; Inverness; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Inverness is seeking a Waking Nights Advanced Support Worker to support a gentleman with autism spectrum disorder and associated challenges. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 in Social Care and experience in mental health. Emphasis on building positive relationships and providing tailored support. The role offers flexible hours, a competitive wage of £14.81 per hour, and numerous development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

£14.81 per hour

33 days annual leave

Pension Scheme

No uniform

Flexible Working Hours

Ongoing professional development

Financial Hardship Fund

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with autism and mental health challenges.
• Commitment to continuous improvement in care standards.
• Strong communication skills to build trusting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist the individual with daily routines and activities.
• Provide emotional support and help with mental health challenges.
• Engage in physical activities like badminton and walking.

Skills

Ability to connect with people

Passion for supporting independence

Mentoring colleagues

Experience in Positive Behavioural Support

Calm and positive approach

Education

Level 3 in Social Care

Job description

What makes Community Integrated Care a great place to work:

Are you an experienced Waking Nights Advanced Support Worker that has experience in Challenging Behaviours and looking for career progression? Would you like to gain qualifications, enjoy specialist training, have more responsibility and earn more money?

Opportunity

Community Integrated Care is recruiting for Advanced Support Workers in Inverness. UK driving licence essential. We support a young gentleman with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Mild‑Moderate Learning Disability, Anxiety, and OCD, helping him live the Best Life Bolder.

Benefits & USP’s:

• £14.81 per hour
• Work doing the things you enjoy, meaning work never feels like work
• Work for a multi award‑winning Charity that invests all its profits right back into the people we support, our workforce and our local communities
• Managed by supportive leaders
• 33 Days annual leave inclusive of statutory bank holidays (full time, part time pro‑rated)
• Pension Scheme
• No uniform - we wear our casual clothes
• Flexible Working Hours & Shift patterns
• We will pay for your DBS / PVG
• Guaranteed & Contracted Hours
• Spend your whole shift with the person you support, making the biggest impact on their lives
• Shopping Discounts Scheme
• Ongoing continued professional development and progression opportunities
• Recommend a Friend Bonus scheme
• Financial Hardship Fund
• Investment in your wellbeing

Who you’ll be supporting & more about the role:

Join Us as an Waking Nights Advanced Support Worker in Inverness! The gentleman struggles with mental health: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Mild‑Moderate Learning Disability, Anxiety, OCD. We need understanding, positive people to help him navigate challenges and live an amazing, happy life. Background supporting people with autism/OCD desirable.

As an Advanced Support Worker you will help him with routines, structure, consistency, ensuring regulation and safety. Highly supportive, trustworthy, build positive relationships important for wellbeing. Physical activities: badminton and walking; share interests preferred.

What You’ll Bring

• A natural ability to connect with people and build trusting relationships
• A genuine passion for supporting independence and personal growth
• A talent for mentoring colleagues, sharing knowledge, and leading by example
• A commitment to continuous improvement, always striving to be your best
• Experience in Positive Behavioural Support strategies to enhance wellbeing
• A calm, consistent, and unconditionally positive approach to care
• A keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of individual needs and preferences
• Willingness to engage in reflective practice to ensure the highest quality support

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward‑thinking team that values compassion, collaboration, and innovation
• Work in a modern, purpose‑built environment designed to support success
• Make a lasting impact in people’s lives, helping them live their best lives Bolder

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 in Social Care and strong experience in mental health, autism and forensic background. If you do not have a qualification, you will need to have experience in social care.

Values

We Deliver • We Aspire • We Respect • We Enable

People’s values important: Patience, Empathy, Compassion, Sensitivity, Strong work ethic, Reliability, Honesty, Determination, Problem Solver, Resilience.

Apply

If you have read this advert and feel it’s exactly the role and organisation you’re looking for, please click Apply to take you through to our short application form.

Community Integrated Care is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.