Waking night support worker (female only) part time £16 - £17 per hour doe in PR3

UKCIL; Preston; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A care company in Preston is seeking a compassionate Waking Night Support Worker to support a young woman with complex needs. This part-time role involves 2 x 12-hour shifts on Monday and Tuesday nights, and offers training for candidates. Responsibilities include monitoring wellbeing, administering medication, and delivering personal care in a respectful family environment. The role pays £16-£17 per hour plus weekend uplifts.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Sick pay

Ongoing training & development

Qualifications

• No experience needed, but healthcare experience is a plus.
• Genuine passion for helping others and professional approach.
• Calm and caring nature suited for night work.
• Enhanced DBS check will be required.
• Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle due to rural location.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the client throughout the night for overall wellbeing.
• Deliver personal care and repositioning as needed.
• Administer medication and assist with feeding.
• Carry out household responsibilities to maintain hygiene.

Skills

Compassionate care

Emotional resilience

Manual handling

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

Waking night support worker (female only) part time £16 - £17 per hour doe in PR3

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 67f8a89d

Female Support Worker– Waking Night Worker PR3

2 x 12-Hour Shifts (Mon & Tues) | 9PM – 9AM Permanent | £16–£17/hour (DOE) + £2/hour Weekend Uplift

Are you looking to make a real difference? Join a warm, committed care team supporting a lovely young woman with complex health and learning needs in her family home, No experience needed as full training will be given. Please note: Due to the personal care requirements and the wishes of the dependent and her family, this role is open to female applicants only.

We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate Waking Night Worker to provide 2:1 care for a client with an acquired brain injury and epilepsy. You'll be part of an experienced team delivering high-quality, person-centred support throughout the night. This is a permanent, part-time role, working 2 x 12-hour waking night shifts on Monday and Tuesday nights (9PM–9AM). You’ll work alongside another night support worker. Additional night hours may become available in the future, and there is also the opportunity to cover day shifts to support the wider team during annual leave or sickness absences, offering flexibility and extra hours for the right candidate.

You’ll be part of a supportive, friendly team committed to delivering excellent care. This role involves physical tasks including manual handling and night work, so physical fitness and emotional resilience are important. Due to the rural location, you must have a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Working within a family home requires an awareness that your workplace is part of a private family environment. You are expected to demonstrate respect, discretion, and empathy at all times. You will also be working with family.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing close and continuous monitoring of the client throughout the night, with particular attention to seizure activity and overall wellbeing
• Using hoisting equipment safely and confidently for all necessary transfers, this is an essential part of the role.
• Delivering personal care and repositioning as required.
• Assisting with feeding and nutrition, including the careful preparation and offering of meals tailored to the client’s needs.
• Administering medication, including medication via PEG
• Supporting with the client’s bedtime and night routines
• Attending to the client when she is awake, keeping her happy and comfortable, and helping to settle her back to sleep by reading to her
• Carrying out household responsibilities, including cleaning, laundry, and maintenance of care equipment to ensure a safe and hygienic environment
• Being alert, present, and responsive whenever the client wakes during the night

What We’re Looking For

• No experience needed as full training will be given, however some experience in healthcare is a plus, and full training will be provided if you bring the right attitude and values.
• A genuine passion for helping others, combined with a professional approach, honesty, and transparency in all aspects of care and communication.
• A calm, caring nature and emotional resilience suited to the physical and emotional demands of night work.
• Respectful and comfortable supporting the client’s Christian faith by reading Christian books and playing Christian music as part of her daily routine (no personal faith requirements necessary)
• Enhanced DBS check will be required.
• Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle due to rural location.

What We Offer

£16–£17 per hour, depending on experience Plus £2/hour uplift for any weekend shifts

Pension scheme Sick pay 1 week full pay, then Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)

Ongoing training & development, including: Acquired Brain Injury First Aid Epilepsy Awareness Medication Administration (including PEG) Manual Handling & Hoisting Moving & Handling Safeguarding, GDPR, MCA, and more

The chance to truly make a difference in someone’s life Ready to join a meaningful care role with real impact? Apply now and be part of a team that’s changing lives, one night at a time.

Start date TBC

Please note: the role involves a flexible rota designed to meet the client’s evolving needs, ensuring the best possible support at all times.

Key Responsibilities

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com