Overview
Waking Night Children’s Support Worker (Home-Based Care). We are looking to recruit caring and dependable individuals to join a home care team supporting a 6-year-old boy with complex medical and care needs. These waking night roles involve providing dedicated one-to-one support within the child’s family home, helping ensure his comfort, safety and wellbeing overnight.
The child is sociable with a bright personality. He enjoys music, sensory activities, movement-based play and time outdoors. Although he does not use verbal communication, he interacts using eye-gaze technology and forms strong connections with those around him. He lives with his parents and sibling in a warm family environment with a strict non-smoking policy. The family values consistency and trust within care provision.
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About the Child’s Needs
The child has a diagnosis of cerebral palsy, epilepsy and dyskinesia. He is a wheelchair user and receives a blended diet through gastrostomy feeding. He requires full assistance from carers for his clinical, personal care and day-to-day living requirements. Support workers assist with rehabilitation programmes designed by therapists and healthcare professionals, and help maintain a safe and comfortable environment.
Shift Pattern & Working Hours
* Between 24 and 36 contracted hours per week
* Overnight waking shifts
* 2 to 3 nights per week
* Shift times: 8:00pm – 8:00am
* Additional overtime or extra shifts may occasionally be available
Pay and Benefits
* £17.00 per hour (Monday to Friday)
* £19.00 per hour (Saturday and Sunday)
* Bank holidays paid at 1.5x weekday rate
* Long-term, stable position within a supportive care team
* Opportunity to make a genuine difference to a child and their family
The Type of Person We Are Looking For
* We welcome applicants who are naturally caring, positive and motivated. You should feel confident supporting children with additional needs and be comfortable working overnight within a family home environment.
* Applicants must: Hold a full, clean UK driving licence; Have experience supporting children (experience with cerebral palsy or epilepsy is particularly beneficial); Understand the importance of discretion, privacy and respect when working in a home setting; Be willing to complete required training and attend team meetings; Maintain regular communication with the appointed case manager; Be open to travelling with the family on UK or overseas holidays when required; Be flexible in supporting additional shifts to cover staff leave or illness; Have strong written and verbal English communication skills; Be confident using basic IT systems for documentation; Be able to remain calm and follow guidance in pressured situations; Work effectively both independently and as part of a care team.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* All personal care requirements including continence care, dressing and medication administration
* Observing and monitoring the child’s wellbeing
* Supporting therapy and rehabilitation programmes
* Maintaining safety within the home and during community outings where applicable
* Completing written records and reporting any health or wellbeing concerns immediately to the employer and case manager
* Following individual care plans, risk assessments and daily routines
* Completing small household tasks connected to the child’s care
* Maintaining confidentiality regarding the child and family at all times
* Following CQC care standards and infection control procedures including Covid-19 guidance
* Adhering to the household’s strict no smoking or vaping policy
* All offers of employment are dependent upon satisfactory references and completion of an enhanced DBS check
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