Waking Night Support Worker

Salary: £27,564.73 - £28,562.27 p.a. Pro Rata Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Job Reference Number: WNSW/EL/548 Job Location: Scotland Job Area: East Lothian Closing Date:28th January 2026

39 hours per week

Job Reference: WNSW/EL/548

We have Waking Night Support Worker opportunities for individuals to join our East Lothian Housing Support Teams based in Prestonpans.

At Autism Initiatives we provide specialist services tailored to each individual. Experience is not essential, but a genuine passion to making a difference to the lives of autistic people, as well as a positive attitude, is key to being successful in this role.

As a Waking Night Support Worker you will be working alongside the people that you support to develop their independence, by supporting their communication and enabling them to make their own choices. You will be responsible for providing support throughout the night, undertaking routines of the service including household tasks and administrative procedures.

Benefits of working with us include:

• Competitive Salary – £13.54 to £14.03 per hour
• 31 days Annual Leave Entitlement, including bank holidays
• Your birthday off every year, to treat yourself!
• Ongoing Learning & Development throughout your Support Work role
• Opportunity to undertake SVQ Level 3 qualification
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eligibility to become a Blue Light Card Member for online & high street discounts

As a Waking Night Support Worker you will promote the positive health and well-being of the people that you support, enabling them to have a meaningful life and encouraging them to live as independently as possible.

Given the nature of this role, successful applicants must register with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme and Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or equivalent regulatory body.

Please note we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The closing date for completed applications Wednesday 28 th January 2026.

Interviews will take place in February 2026.

This is a truly rewarding role, with the opportunity for you to develop your skills and knowledge and fulfil your career aspirations.

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Autism Initiatives Group of Companies. Autism Initiatives Group is a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales ), registered office Sefton House, Bridle Road, Bootle, Merseyside L30 4XR
and is registered as a charity in England and Wales (1170634). A registered charity in Ireland No. CHY
17628. Autism Initiatives UK is a registered charity in Scotland - SC040905 in England & Wales - 702632, in Isle of Man - 835 and in Northern Ireland (NIC
104641). Company Number: 2436777.