Waking Nights Care Specialist for Epilepsy & Complex Needs

CJP Outreach; Whitby; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid DBS check

Refer-a-Friend up to £500

Wellbeing programme

Employee discount scheme

L.O.V.E. Recognition Programme

Surprise gifts

In The Loop app

Ongoing training and progression

Job summary

Brightening Lives in Whitby is seeking a compassionate Waking Nights Support Worker to assist an individual with complex health needs during night hours.

You will provide personal care, support with manual handling, administer medication, and respond to seizures, staying calm and vigilant overnight.

This role requires 2 to 3 waking night shifts per week, including alternate weekends, and you will work as part of a supportive team to promote independence and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with complex health needs.
• Ability to provide personal care and maintain dignity.
• Experience with manual handling and medication administration.
• Experience with epilepsy and seizures.
• Ability to stay calm and responsive during night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Providing person-centred support throughout waking night shifts.
• Supporting with personal care needs.
• Supporting safe manual handling and mobility.
• Administering medication in line with training and care plans.
• Supporting individuals with epilepsy and responding appropriately to seizures.
• Monitoring the person's health and wellbeing throughout the night.
• Following care plans, risk assessments and support guidelines.
• Maintaining accurate records and completing required documentation.
• Promoting dignity, privacy, choice and independence.
• Responding appropriately to changes in health or wellbeing.
• Communicating any concerns to the appropriate team members.
• Building a positive and trusting relationship with the person you support.

Skills

Waking Nights experience

Personal care

Manual handling

Medication administration

Epilepsy/seizures experience

Calm under night-time pressure

Independent working

Team collaboration

Job description

Brightening Lives in Whitby is seeking a compassionate Waking Nights Support Worker to assist an individual with complex health needs during night hours.

You will provide personal care, support with manual handling, administer medication, and respond to seizures, staying calm and vigilant overnight.

This role requires 2 to 3 waking night shifts per week, including alternate weekends, and you will work as part of a supportive team to promote independence and safety.