A rewarding opportunity is available for a Female Waking Night Support Worker to join a dedicated team in Edinburgh. This part-time role is ideal for compassionate and reliable individuals looking to build a career in social care while supporting people with autism during overnight hours.
In this role, you will provide consistent night-time support, ensuring the safety, comfort, and wellbeing of individuals. Responsibilities include monitoring needs, maintaining a calm environment, completing light household tasks, and handling basic administrative duties while following established care routines.
The ideal candidate is patient, dependable, and able to work independently during night shifts. Previous experience in care is beneficial but not essential, as full training and ongoing support are typically provided.
This position offers flexible part-time hours, a supportive working environment, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives while gaining valuable experience in the health and social care sector.
Position: Female Waking Night Support Worker
Job Type: Part Time
Salary: £24,737.58 – £25,632.81 Per Annum
Location: Edinburgh
About This Role
Female* Waking Night Support Worker
Edinburgh, Housing Support Services
Part-time opportunity available
£24,737.58 – £25,632.81 p.a. pro rata (based on 35 hours per week)
Job Reference: WNSW605SF
We have two Female* Waking Night Support Worker opportunities for individuals to join our Seafield Housing Support Services.
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
- Career Progression Opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Auto-enrolment pension scheme
- Medicash Healthcare Plan
- Eligibility to become a Blue Light Card Member for online & high street discounts
*This vacancy is advertised in line with Sub Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of The Equality Act 2010 as there is an occupational requirement.
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.
This is a truly rewarding role, with the opportunity for you to develop your skills and knowledge and fulfil your career aspirations.
How to Apply?
If you are interested in joining our team, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Full details and how to apply can be found on our website: https://autisminitiativesjobs.org/job-openings/?_sfm_region_new=Scotland
Please note we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
If you require support with the application process or have any difficulties with our online application form, please get in touch by completing an expression of interest online or contacting the Recruitment Team on 0131 551 7260 and we can send an application pack to you by email or post.
The closing date for completed applications is Sunday 12th April 2026.
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery.
Application Process
To apply for this role, PLEASE VISIT HERE
Application Deadline
April 12th, 2026