Female Support Worker £16.00 per hour | Driver Essential (Full clean UK licence, 21 for insurance purposes) Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 We are currently recruiting for two positions: Position 1 – Part Time 12 hours per week Must be flexible to work both days and nights Shift patterns: Days: 8:00am – 8:00pm Nights: 8:00pm – 8:00am Position 2 – Waking Nights 36 hours per week Waking night shifts only Shift pattern: Nights: 8:00pm – 8:00am Make a Positive Impact in Someone’s Daily Life We are looking for a compassionate, proactive and engaging Waking Night Support Worker to join a dedicated team supporting a young person with complex care and behavioural needs in Barnsley. This role would suit someone who is naturally warm, interactive and happy to get involved. If you enjoy board games, electronic games, storytelling and building genuine connections, this could be a brilliant match. Meet Our Client You will be supporting a young man who requires consistent support. They thrive with structure, reassurance and staff who are calm, confident and genuinely engaging. A playful and bubbly nature is important, as interaction and meaningful engagement are a big part of their world. Someone who enjoys being hands-on, engaged and ready to offer reassurance and interaction during the night will thrive in this role. This is a rewarding opportunity to support someone to live as independently as possible while respecting their routine and choices. About the Role Providing 2:1 support with daily routines and activities Personal care and medication support Encouraging engagement in interests and hobbies Providing attentive support Supporting with medication and clinical needs Supporting with personal care Offering reassurance, companionship and meaningful engagement Monitoring safety and wellbeing About You Full clean UK driving licence (21 required for insurance purposes) Eligibility to Work in the UK: You must be eligible to work in the UK. Home Care Direct does not offer sponsorship or work visas Friendly, patient, and well organised Experienced with Epilepsy and Challenging Behaviour Clear and confident in spoken English, with the ability to communicate effectively with the person being supported and the wider team Care experience preferred Committed to providing safe, respectful, and consistent support Why Join Us? Paid training including PEG, safeguarding, hoisting, and more 24/7 support from Regional Care Leads and Nurses Pension and recognition for long service Wellbeing support including Blue Light Card and an Employee Assistance Programme Opportunities for career development Enhanced pay for Bank Holidays Enhanced sickness benefit Every shift you work makes a genuine difference. You will be supported, valued, and part of a team that recognises your contribution. Apply now and make a difference every day!