Night Care Specialist (2:1) for Young Person

Homecare Direct; Hanley; On-site; GBP 26,174,000 - 28,930,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training including safeguarding

Pension and long service recognition

Wellbeing support (Blue Light Card & E

Job summary

Homecare Direct is seeking a compassionate Waking Night Support Worker to assist a young person in Barnsley with 2x night shifts (Thu night + 1 other), 8pm–8am, 24 hours weekly. You’ll provide 2:1 daily routines, personal care, activity engagement, and medication support in a supportive home environment.

Ideal candidates are patient, energetic, and confident managing complex needs, epilepsy knowledge, and a friendly, playful approach to companionship and safety-focused care.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Epilepsy is essential.
• Experience with Behaviours with Restraint/Breakaway is essential.
• Knowledge of dissociative seizures is desirable.
• Previous care experience is desirable.
• Clear and confident spoken English.
• Full clean UK driving licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Providing 2:1 support with daily routines and activities
• Personal care and medication support
• Encouraging engagement in interests and hobbies
• Providing attentive support
• Supporting with medication and clinical needs
• Supporting with personal care
• Offering reassurance, companionship and meaningful engagement
• Monitoring safety and wellbeing

Skills

Knowledge of Epilepsy

Behaviour with Restraint/Breakaway

Dissociative seizures knowledge

Care experience

English communication

Driving licence

Flexibility/Shift readiness

Job description

Homecare Direct is seeking a compassionate Waking Night Support Worker to assist a young person in Barnsley with 2x night shifts (Thu night + 1 other), 8pm–8am, 24 hours weekly. You’ll provide 2:1 daily routines, personal care, activity engagement, and medication support in a supportive home environment.

Ideal candidates are patient, energetic, and confident managing complex needs, epilepsy knowledge, and a friendly, playful approach to companionship and safety-focused care.