Waking Nights Support Worker

Brightening Lives; Whitby; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid DBS check

Generous Refer-a-Friend Scheme

Employee Wellbeing Programme

Employee Discount Scheme

L.O.V.E. Recognition Programme

Surprise Gifts of Kindness

In The Loop app access

Ongoing training and career progress

Job summary

Brightening Lives in Whitby is seeking a dedicated Waking Nights Support Worker to assist an individual with complex health needs through night hours. You will provide personal care, assist with mobility, administer medications, and respond to seizures as part of a supportive, compassionate team.

The role requires reliability to cover 2–3 waking nights per week, including alternate weekends, with a focus on safety, dignity and continuity of care.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support throughout waking night shifts.
• Support with personal care needs.
• Support safe manual handling and mobility.
• Administer medication in line with training and care plans.
• Support individuals with epilepsy and respond appropriately to seizures.
• Monitor the person’s health and wellbeing throughout the night.
• Follow care plans, risk assessments and support guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records and complete required documentation.
• Promote dignity, privacy, choice and independence.
• Respond to changes in health or wellbeing.
• Communicate concerns to the appropriate team members.
• Build a positive and trusting relationship with the person you support.

Skills

Compassionate care

Night shift experience

Medication administration

Manual handling

Epilepsy support

Job description

Brightening Lives has the privilege of supporting amazing individuals who live in their own communities.

We help people access services, enjoy activities and live as independently as possible.

We are looking for a caring and reliable Waking Nights Support Worker to join our friendly team in Whitby.

This is a waking nights support worker role. You will provide support throughout the night and help ensure the person remains safe, comfortable and well supported.

The role will involve 2 to 3 waking night shifts per week, including alternate weekends.

About the Role

As a Waking Nights Support Worker, you will support an individual with complex health needs.

The role will include providing personal care, supporting with manual handling and administering medication.

Experience supporting people with epilepsy, including seizures, is essential.

You will need to be confident supporting people with complex medical needs. You should also be able to remain calm and responsive during the night.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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.

What We're Looking For

• We are looking for an experienced Waking Nights Support Worker who is compassionate, reliable and confident.
• You will ideally have:
• 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.
• The ability to work calmly and confidently at night.
• A caring and respectful approach.
• The ability to work independently while being part of a wider team.

As a Waking Nights Support Worker, you will need to understand the importance of following care plans and established procedures.

You must be reliable and able to commit to 2 to 3 waking nights per week, including alternate weekends.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

You'll receive a range of benefits and support, including:

• Fully paid DBS check.
• Generous Refer-a-Friend Scheme earn up to £500.
• Employee Wellbeing Programme, including face-to-face counselling, helplines and wellbeing support.
• Employee Discount Scheme with savings on shopping, fuel and everyday essentials.
• L.O.V.E. (Living Our Values Every Day) Recognition Programme.
• Surprise Gifts of Kindness throughout the year.
• Access to our In The Loop app, keeping you connected with your team and the wider organisation.
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities.

You'll be part of a supportive team where your contribution is valued. You'll have opportunities to develop your skills while making a positive difference to the life of another person.