Waking Nights Care Specialist for Epilepsy Support

Brightening Lives; Whitby; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Wellbeing programme

Discount scheme

L.O.V.E. recognition programme

Gifts of kindness

In The Loop app

Training and progression

Job summary

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

You will provide personal care, support with mobility, monitor wellbeing, administer medication as trained, and respond to seizures while following care plans and risk assessments.

This role offers the chance to build trust, promote independence, and work within a supportive team across 2–3 night shifts per week, including alternate weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with complex health needs.
• Experience providing personal care.
• Experience with manual handling.
• Experience administering medication.
• Experience supporting people with epilepsy and seizures.
• Ability to work calmly and confidently at night.
• A caring and respectful approach.
• Ability to work independently while being part of a wider team.

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 and independence.
• Responding appropriately to changes in health or wellbeing.
• Communicating concerns to the appropriate team members.
• Building a positive and trusting relationship with the person you support.

Skills

Compassionate care

Reliable

Confident

Job description

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

You will provide personal care, support with mobility, monitor wellbeing, administer medication as trained, and respond to seizures while following care plans and risk assessments.

This role offers the chance to build trust, promote independence, and work within a supportive team across 2–3 night shifts per week, including alternate weekends.