YO23 | Waking Night Carer

Snap Care; York; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A caregiving service provider in York seeks a Waking Night Carer to provide essential support for a young person with complex medical needs. The role requires hands-on care during night shifts, managing pain, and supporting daily routines. Ideal candidates will have experience with additional needs, remain calm under pressure, and maintain accurate records. Competitive hourly wages up to £17.50, with part-time and full-time options available.

Benefits

Excellent person-centered training

Full induction

Ongoing supervision

Qualifications

• Experience supporting a young person with additional needs.
• Confident in all aspects of manual handling.
• Ability to remain calm and adaptable during unpredictable nights.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on care during waking night shifts.
• Monitor and respond to Charlie’s needs throughout the night.
• Accurate record keeping and handover at end of shift.

Skills

Experienced Waking Night Carer

Manual handling

Calm under unpredictable situations

Job description

Overview

Charlie’s Waking Night Carer will provide essential, hands-on support throughout the shift, nights are often unpredictable due to his dystonia, and he rarely manages to get a full night’s sleep. The Waking Night Carer will focus on managing pain levels, frequent repositioning, soothing massages, and personal care to support Charlie remain as comfortable as possible. You will be attentive and respond promptly. The Waking Night Carer will be in Charlie’s room, by his side all night. Of course, when he is settled and asleep you are welcome to read, study or rest. The morning routine typically starts at 6.30am, and Mum or Charlie’s day support workers will assist you to ensure Charlie is ready for the day ahead. Accurate record keeping, along with a detailed handover completed before the end of every shift is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on care during waking night shifts for a young person with complex medical needs, including pain management and repositioning.
• Monitor and respond to Charlie’s needs throughout the night, maintain comfort and safety.
• Accurate record keeping and detailed handover at end of shift.
• Support with personal care and routines as needed, following care plans.

Qualifications and requirements

• Experienced Waking Night Carer; experience supporting a young person with additional needs.
• Confident in all aspects of manual handling. Non-smoker/vaper.
• Desirable: Tube feeding, oral suctioning, chest physiotherapy.
• Essential: Previous experience supporting a young person with complex needs; able to remain calm and adaptable in unpredictable nights.
• Driver: Highly desirable.
• Availability: 9.00pm to 9.00am term-time weekdays and 8.00pm to 8.00am during school holidays and weekends. Full and part-time contracts available. Overtime/additional hours.

About the client

Meet Charlie – a fun, sociable, and happy 15-year-old with a love of football and gaming. He is a wheelchair user and has complex medical needs requiring 24/7 care, including oral suctioning, daily chest physio, oxygen administration, and nutrition via PEG/J-tube. He communicates primarily through Eye Gaze technology and some signing. Charlie enjoys being part of a lively family environment.

What’s great about this job

Charlie is a star; you’ll be part of a close-knit, professional and supportive care team with excellent person-centered training, a full induction and ongoing supervision.

Compensation

Wage: up to £17.50 per hour. Shift pay: £210.00 per weekend. All figures quoted gross. Nearest station: York Railway Station.

Recruitment

Recruiter: Jade; Suhada. Contact: [e-mail], [e-mail]. Our client uses our Shortlist Service. By applying, you agree to us sending your CV and contact details to our client. Sponsorship is not provided.