Support Worker
We are looking for a caring, reliable and experienced Bank Waking Night Support Worker to join an established care team supporting a young adult with complex care needs in her own home.
The role involves providing safe, person-centred support throughout the night, promoting her wellbeing, comfort, dignity and independence while following established care plans, risk assessments and professional guidance.
This is a waking-night role. You must remain awake, alert and available throughout the entire shift.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide attentive support throughout the night.
* Support with personal care and continence needs when required.
* Monitor and respond appropriately to epilepsy/seizure activity.
* Follow care plans, risk assessments and clinical guidance.
* Support safe mobility and use of any specialist equipment.
* Administer medication where trained and authorised.
* Maintain clear and accurate care records.
* Communicate effectively with other members of the care team and provide clear handovers.
* Promote choice, dignity, independence and quality of life.
* Report any concerns or changes in presentation appropriately.
We are looking for someone who is:
* Caring, patient and person-centred.
* Reliable and able to work confidently during the night.
* Able to remain awake and alert for the full waking-night shift.
* Experienced in care or support work.
* Ideally experienced in supporting individuals with epilepsy and learning disabilities.
* Calm and confident in responding to emergencies.
* Able to follow care plans and professional guidance.
* A good communicator with strong record-keeping skills.
* Comfortable working as part of a wider care and multidisciplinary team.
Employment will be subject to satisfactory references, right-to-work checks and an Enhanced DBS check, consistent with the existing role requirements