Waking Night Support Worker

HomeCareDirect; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training including Safeguarding,

24/7 support from Regional Care Leads

Pension

Wellbeing support including Blue Light

Career development

Enhanced pay for Bank Holidays

Enhanced sickness benefit

Job summary

HomeCareDirect is seeking a compassionate PA or HCA to support a young man in Barnsley with complex care needs. You will provide 2:1 daily routines, personal care, and engage through games, reading, and activities to promote wellbeing.

The role requires resilience, patience and the ability to work nights (8pm–8am) on Thursday and another night, with training and ongoing support from regional leads.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the UK is required.
• Knowledge of epilepsy is essential.
• Experience and knowledge of behaviours with restraint/breakaway is essential.
• Knowledge of dissociative seizures is desirable.
• Previous care experience is desirable.
• Willing to be playful and learn with the client.
• Clear and confident English communication with the client and team.

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

Compassionate

Proactive

Engaging

Friendly and patient

English communication

Driving licence

Job description

Shifts: 2x Waking Night Shifts per week (Thursday night + 1 other)

8pm – 8am

Location: Barnsley S70

Be the Difference in Someone’s Day

We are looking for a compassionate, proactive and engaging Personal Assistant (PA) or Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join a dedicated team supporting a young person with complex care and behavioural needs in Barnsley. This role would suit someone who is naturally warm, interactive and happy to get involved. If you enjoy board games, electronic games, storytelling and building genuine connections, this could be a brilliant match.

Meet Our Client

You will be supporting a young man who enjoys regular interaction, games and engaging activities. They are looking for a proactive, friendly and energetic Support Worker with a playful and bubbly personality who can provide companionship and keep them engaged through activities such as board games, electronic games and reading. The individual has Worster-Drought Syndrome, hypothyroidism, complex epilepsy, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, a Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS), scoliosis, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). The ideal candidate will be patient, adaptable and confident in supporting someone with complex health and behavioural needs while promoting a fun, positive and engaging environment.

About the Role

• 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
  

About You

• Eligibility to Work in the UK: You must be eligible to work in the UK. Home Care Direct does not offer sponsorship or work visas
  
• Knowledge of Epilepsy is essential
  
• Experience and Knowledge of Behaviours with Restraint/Breakaway – Essential
  
• Knowledge of dissociative seizures – Desirable
  
• Previous Care experience is desirable
  
• Willing to be Playful and learn/play with the client
  
• Friendly, patient, and well organised
  
• Full clean UK driving licence (25+ for insurance purposes) – Desirable
  
• Clear and confident in spoken English, with the ability to communicate effectively with the person being supported and the wider team
  
• Willing to pick up shifts on the day duties should this be required.
  
• Committed to providing safe, respectful, and consistent support
  

Why Join Us?

• Paid training including Safeguarding, hoisting, and more
  
• 24/7 support from Regional Care Leads and Nurses
  
• Pension and recognition for long service
  
• Wellbeing support including Blue Light Card and an Employee Assistance Programme
  
• Opportunities for career development
  
• Enhanced pay for Bank Holidays
  
• Enhanced sickness benefit
  

Every shift you work makes a genuine difference. You will be supported, valued, and part of a team that recognises your contribution.