Waking Night Care Worker
Salary: £25,837.50 per annum
Location: Falkland House School Perth, Fairmount Terrace, Perth, PH2 7AR
Hours: Permanent, 50 hours per week - Term Time Only (39 weeks a year)
Shifts: Sunday to Thursday - 21:45 - 07:45
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship
Closing date: Wednesday, 16th September 2026
About The Role
At Falkland House School Perth, we know that feeling safe, supported and understood doesn’t stop at bedtime.
We’re looking for compassionate, resilient and dedicated individuals to join our team as Waking Night Care Workers, supporting young people with autism and complex needs throughout the night. This is more than a night shift role , it’s an opportunity to provide reassurance, consistency and life-changing support when it matters most.
Working across both our main school accommodation and throughcare accommodation, you’ll help create a calm, therapeutic and safe environment overnight. You’ll support young people with their routines, wellbeing and independence, responding sensitively to any needs that arise during the night while working as part of an exceptional and supportive team.
Although the nights can often be quiet, your presence and approach will make a huge difference, helping young people feel secure, relaxed and cared for.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Providing overnight care and support in a calm, therapeutic manner
- Creating a safe, structured and reassuring environment for young people
- Supporting independence, routines and wellbeing overnight
- Building positive relationships based on trust and understanding
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to provide consistent support
- Monitoring wellbeing and responding appropriately to individual needs
- Promoting safety, safeguarding and positive outcomes at all times
About You
- Calm, patient and resilient under pressure
- Compassionate, caring and approachable
- Passionate about supporting children and young people with complex needs
- Reliable, professional and able to work independently overnight
- Eager to learn and develop within a rewarding care career
Essential Requirements
- Ability to remain awake throughout the night to ensure the safety and wellbeing of young people
- Willingness to work towards qualifications required for Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration
Why join Options Autism?
- We are a values-driven organisation that puts people first
- We provide continuous professional development to take your career further
- Funded accredited courses to develop your career
- Discounted Gym membership and shopping vouchers
- We build our bonds through a great social events calendar
- Our Your Wellbeing Matters initiative provides total support
- Our Employees Rewards Hub offers great rewards such as discount vouchers
- Earn £1000 by referring a friend
- Further earning potential through sleep ins and overtime
About Us
Am Bruach service offers accommodation for five young adults, at a transition focused person-centred provision in Perth, Scotland. The service is situated just minutes walk from the city centre in an idyllic location overlooking the Tay and Perth. Specialising in providing care to young adults aged between 16 to 23 years old. Our service aims to support to a wide range of emotional difficulties, specifically for young adults with Autism and/or ADHD.
The accommodation is split across a self-contained annexe for two young adults and a house for three young adults.
We are part of the Options Autism and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.
For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.
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