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As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Waking Night Support Worker to join our close-knit team at Acorn Park, part of Options Autism.

Role: Waking Night Support Worker

Salary: £26,000.00 per annum

Hours: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week, 2 week Rolling Rota)

Location: Banham, Norfolk

How we reward you

We want our occupants to have the best support possible, and therefore you’ll receive an exceptional rewards package including:

‘Journey to Management’ programme – starting with your Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare with the ability to continue on to your L5 Management qualification (all qualifications funded by us!)

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions

“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And market leading benefits offered through our Flexible Benefits Platform Vista that enable you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits

100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, to use at high street stores, events, cinemas, restaurants and more!

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. 

The Opportunity

Our next Waking Night Support Worker will be someone who has: 

A big heart and passion to make a difference to the occupants’ lives.

Patience, resilience, and calmness.

Some of your duties would include:

Performing nightly tasks such as personal care routines, going to bed, getting up in the morning and making breakfast.

Supporting individuals to develop independent life skills

Safeguarding of occupants at all times

Accurate record keeping

The Location

Options Autism, are recruiting Waking Night Support Workers to join our teams in our Acorn Park site. Acorn Park School is a special school for autistic individuals aged 5-19.  Acorn Park is set in a 30 acre private estate, our occupants can learn, play in a holistic, happy and safe environment. Our registered independent accommodation offers support for vulnerable pupils with Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH) and Complex needs.

We are based in Banham and within commuting distance from Diss, Thetford, Watton, Hethersett and surrounding towns and villages.

Options Autism is a national provider of specialist education, care and therapeutic services for individuals with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We provide a person-centred approach to education and support, looking at the full needs of the individual and adapting our approach accordingly.

How to Apply

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Options Autism is part of Outcomes First Group. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to a free fully Enhanced DBS and reimbursement of the Update Service Fee.

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