Support Worker Waking Nights

Law Office of J. David Outtrim, P.C.; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing personalized home care. As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of a young man with complex needs during waking night shifts. With comprehensive training and a supportive environment, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in his life. This role offers competitive pay, ongoing support, and a chance to be part of a caring team committed to excellence in care. If you are compassionate, reliable, and ready to contribute positively, we encourage you to apply today!

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Paid training

Career progression opportunities

24/7 on-call support

Employee perks including Blue Light discount card

Long Service Awards

24/7 confidential wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar care role is essential.
• Commitment to long-term, person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and ensuring safety throughout the night.
• Assisting with bathroom visits as needed.
• Administering morning medication.

Skills

Experience in care roles

Compassionate and respectful

Ability to respond during seizures

Reliable and punctual

Understanding of confidentiality

Job description

Support Worker (Full-Time – Waking Nights)

Location: Lewes, Brighton, South East
Hours: 36 hours per week (Waking Nights: Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday, 7 PM – 7 AM)
Pay: £14.01 per hour

Join HomeCareDirect – A Leader in Personalised Home Care

At HomeCareDirect, we are dedicated to providing safe, compassionate, and person-centred care. We support both our clients and our staff, offering top-quality training, ongoing supervision, and career development opportunities.

Why Join Us?

Competitive Pay & Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced bank holiday pay
• Paid training at £14.01 per hour
• Career progression & personal development plan

Support & Wellbeing

• 24/7 on-call support
• Dedicated Regional Care Lead & Nurse assistance
• Employee perks including:
• Blue Light discount card
• Long Service Awards
• PA of the Quarter Awards
• 24/7 confidential wellbeing support from Spectrum Life

About the Role

As a Personal Care Assistant, you’ll be an essential part of our client’s support team, working waking night shifts in their own home in Lewes, Brighton. Your focus will be on ensuring their safety and well-being throughout the night.

Meet Our Client

Our client is a joyful, humorous young man with complex care needs who requires continuous supervision and support. He has a passion for Lego, TV, and museums like the Imperial War Museum and enjoys life at college with the support of his family and care team.

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Supervising and ensuring his safety throughout the night
• Assisting with bathroom visits as needed
• Responding appropriately during seizures
• Administering his morning medication

We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic, punctual person with a great sense of humour who will fit in well with his support team.

Training & Support

We provide comprehensive, paid training to CQC standards before your start date, covering:

• Full induction
• Safeguarding Adults
• Health & Safety / Food Hygiene / First Aid
• Moving & Handling / Medication Administration
• Personal Care
• Epilepsy & Emergency Aid
• Learning Disabilities & Autism Awareness

All training must be completed prior to start date and is paid at £14.01 per hour

What We’re Looking For

• Female applicants only (This post is exempt under The Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9 Part 1)
• Experience in a similar care role is essential
• Familiarity with British children’s culture or similar interests is desirable
• Willingness to cover holidays within the care team
• Commitment to long-term, person-centred care
• Reliable, compassionate, and respectful of confidentiality

Join a Team That Cares

At HomeCareDirect, we are committed to safe, fair recruitment and ensuring all staff are vetted, trained, and supervised to the highest standards.

Please note: We do not provide sponsorship.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today!