Support Worker

Homecare First; England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Homecare First is seeking a caring Bank Waking Night Support Worker to join a care team supporting a young adult with complex needs in her home. You will provide safe, person-centred support through the night, following established care plans and guidelines.

The role requires staying awake and alert for the entire waking-night shift, with responsibilities including personal care, epilepsy monitoring, medication administration (where trained), and detailed handovers within a multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Candidates must have an existing valid Right to Work in the UK.
• Experience in care or support work is required.
• Ideally experience supporting individuals with epilepsy and learning disabilities.
• Ability to remain awake and alert during the full waking-night shift.
• Calm, patient and person-centred approach with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive support throughout the night.
• Assist with personal care and continence when required.
• Monitor and respond to epilepsy/seizure activity.
• Follow care plans, risk assessments and clinical guidance.
• Support safe mobility and use of specialist equipment.
• Administer medication where trained and authorised.
• Maintain clear and accurate care records.
• Communicate effectively with the care team and provide handovers.
• Promote independence, dignity and quality of life.
• Report concerns or changes in presentation appropriately.

Skills

Caring

Reliability

Night shift experience

Epilepsy awareness

Good communication

Record-keeping

Job description

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have an existing and valid Right to Work in the UK and be able to provide evidence of this as part of the recruitment process.

We are looking for a caring, reliable and experienced Bank Waking Night Support Worker to join an established care team supporting a young adult with complex care needs in her own home.

The role involves providing safe, person-centred support throughout the night, promoting her wellbeing, comfort, dignity and independence while following established care plans, risk assessments and professional guidance.

This is a waking-night role. You must remain awake, alert and available throughout the entire shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide attentive support throughout the night.
• Support with personal care and continence needs when required.
• Monitor and respond appropriately to epilepsy/seizure activity.
• Follow care plans, risk assessments and clinical guidance.
• Support safe mobility and use of any specialist equipment.
• Administer medication where trained and authorised.
• Maintain clear and accurate care records.
• Communicate effectively with other members of the care team and provide clear handovers.
• Promote choice, dignity, independence and quality of life.
• Report any concerns or changes in presentation appropriately.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Caring, patient and person-centred.
• Reliable and able to work confidently during the night.
• Able to remain awake and alert for the full waking-night shift.
• Experienced in care or support work.
• Ideally experienced in supporting individuals with epilepsy and learning disabilities.
• Calm and confident in responding to emergencies.
• Able to follow care plans and professional guidance.
• A good communicator with strong record-keeping skills.
• Comfortable working as part of a wider care and multidisciplinary team.

Employment will be subject to satisfactory references, right-to-work checks and an Enhanced DBS check, consistent with the existing role requirements