Job Description

Support Worker- Waking Night Worker Garstang

2 x 12-Hour Shifts (Mon & Tues) | 9PM - 9AM Permanent | 16-17/hour (DOE) + 2/hour Weekend Uplift

Are you looking to make a real difference?
Join a warm, committed care team supporting a

lovely young woman

with complex health and learning needs in her family home, No experience needed as full training will be given.

Please note:

Due to the personal care requirements and the wishes of the dependent and her family,

this role is open to female applicants only.

About the Role

We're looking for a

dedicated and compassionate Waking Night Worker

to provide 2:1 care for a client with an acquired brain injury and epilepsy. You'll be part of an experienced team delivering high-quality, person-centred support throughout the night.

This is a

permanent, part-time role

, working

2 x 12-hour waking night shifts

on

Monday and Tuesday nights (9PM-9AM)

. You'll work alongside another night support worker.

Additional night hours may become available in the future

, and there is also the

opportunity to cover day shifts

to support the wider team during annual leave or sickness absences, offering flexibility and extra hours for the right candidate.

You'll be part of a

supportive, friendly team committed to delivering excellent care.

This role involves physical tasks including manual handling and night work, so

physical fitness and emotional resilience are important.

Due to the

rural location

,

you must have a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Working within a family home requires an awareness that your workplace is part of a private family environment. You are expected to demonstrate respect, discretion, and empathy at all times. You will also be working with family.

What You'll Be Doing

Providing

close and continuous monitoring

of the client throughout the night, with particular attention to seizure activity and overall wellbeing Using

hoisting equipment

safely and confidently for all necessary transfers --

this is an essential part of the role

Delivering

personal care

and repositioning as required Assisting with

feeding and nutrition

, including the careful preparation and offering of meals tailored to the client's needs Administering medication, including

medication via PEG

Supporting with the client's bedtime and night routines

Attending to the client when she is awake, keeping her happy and comfortable, and helping to settle her back to sleep by reading to her

Carrying out

household responsibilities

, including deep cleaning, laundry, and maintenance of care equipment to ensure a safe and hygienic environment Being alert, present, and responsive whenever the client wakes during the night

What We're Looking For

Experience working as a

Support Worker

, ideally with:

Epilepsy care

PEG feeding and medication via PEG

Manual handling and hoisting

--

you must be confident and experienced in using hoisting equipment

Minimum

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care

, or equivalent experience (e.g., completed first year of a health profession degree)

Experience in healthcare is a plus

- but

full training will be provided

if you bring the right attitude and values. A genuine passion for helping others, combined with a

professional approach, honesty, and transparency

in all aspects of care and communication A calm, caring nature and emotional resilience suited to the physical and emotional demands of night work Respectful and comfortable supporting the client's

Christian faith

by reading Christian books and playing Christian music as part of her daily routine (no personal faith requirements necessary)

Enhanced DBS check

will be required

Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle due to rural location

What We Offer

16-17 per hour

, depending on experience

Plus 2/hour uplift

for any

weekend shifts

Pension scheme

Sick pay

1 weeks full pay, then Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) Ongoing

training & development

, including: Acquired Brain Injury First Aid Epilepsy Awareness Medication Administration (including PEG) Manual Handling & Hoisting Moving & Handling Safeguarding, GDPR, MCA, and more The chance to truly make a difference in someone's life
Ready to join a meaningful care role with real impact?

Apply now

and be part of a team that's changing lives - one night at a time.

Start date TBC

Please note:

the role involves a flexible rota designed to meet the client's evolving needs, ensuring the best possible support at all times

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 16.00-17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Work Location: In person