Night Male Support Worker

Job Title

Waking Night Male Support Worker

Pay Rate

£14.18 per hour flat rate

Shift Pattern

2 waking night shifts per week at 12 hours per shift – Monday – Sunday 20:00pm – 8:00am.

Location

Lincoln

Description

We are looking for compassionate, proactive, and resilient Support Workers to join a dedicated team in Lincoln, supporting a vibrant individual with Autism, ADHD, and mental health needs. This person has full mental capacity and leads an active lifestyle. They enjoy being out in the community during the day and night. They are passionate about animals and currently volunteer with a local animal organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and consistent emotional support
• Build and maintain therapeutic, respectful relationships
• Encourage community involvement, including volunteering and potential college attendance
• Support with budgeting, finances, and maintaining a tidy home environment
• Promote positive mental health and provide support around self-harm risks
• Use de‑escalation and distraction techniques as needed
• Support the individual to make informed decisions while respecting their autonomy
• Engage in meaningful activities, both during the day and night
• Assist in maintaining safety around risks such as ligature or challenging behaviour (
• Offer guidance and honest conversations when decisions may impact wellbeing
• Work collaboratively with family members and be comfortable around animals (a dog may be present overnight)

Who We Are Looking For

• Experienced in supporting individuals with Autism, mental health needs, and behaviours that challenge
• Confident in managing complex risk behaviours in a calm, person-led way
• Able to balance respectful autonomy with professional safeguarding
• Confident in using clear boundaries and being assertive when necessary
• Open to working night shifts that may include outings or active support
• Knowledgeable in safeguarding practices and mental health support
• Not afraid to push back when needed in a respectful and supportive way
• Fully engaged in the role, not just present, but proactive and attentive

About Acuity Care Group

We have been around for nearly 20 years so know our stuff! With over 900 people working for us across operations and supporting roles, Acuity Care Group is a Supported Living healthcare provider, comprising three specialist business divisions:

• LD&A Learning Disabilities & Autism
• Bespoke
• Team Brain Injury

This role sits within our LD&A family, and you will be supported by an experienced hands‑on Team Leader. We work together in a wide variety of locations to support adults and children with complex care needs, and a range of both physical and mental disabilities. We are person-centred and the needs of the people we support are at the heart of everything we do. Our teams are passionate about working in close partnership with the people we support to provide outstanding, tailored care that promotes empowerment, and do everything possible to help our clients access new experiences.

Next Steps

If you have the skills and experience listed above for this role, please pop us over your CV through the job link. If you have any questions and need to know more before you apply, please drop us a call. We will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail as soon as possible, go through some screening questions with you. Should you be keen to take it further and have the right experience, we will arrange an interview on Teams.

Acuity Care Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals. All applicants will be subject to Enhanced DBS checks and referencing.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Benefits

• Access to Westfield Rewards – an exclusive rewards website, special offers on all your favourite goods and services from over 1,000 leading online and high street retailers, restaurants, travel companies
• Access to Westfield Health Cash Plan with access to GP appointments 24/7 and cashback for health expenses
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), support helplines and counselling for when you need more support covering mental wellness, finances and relationships to name a few
• Blue Light Card discount scheme and Blue Light Card tickets grab a free ticket to a horse race or comedy show
• Further training in NVQs in Health and Social Care
• Progression opportunities within the organisation
• Ongoing training and development
• A generous Refer a Friend scheme – receive up to £500!

Due to the nature of the role and the needs of the people we support, we can only accept applications from men for this position.