Female Support Worker£ 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
1. 12 hours per week
2. Must be flexible to work both days and nights
3. Shift patterns:
Days: 8:00am – 8:00pmNights: 8:00pm – 8:00am
Position 2 – Waking Nights
4. 36 hours per week
5. Waking night shifts only
6. Shift pattern:
Nights: 8:00pm – 8:00am
Make a Positive Impact in Someone’s Daily LifeWe 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
7. Providing 2:1 support with daily routines and activities
8. Personal care and medication support
9. Encouraging engagement in interests and hobbies
10. Providing attentive support
11. Supporting with medication and clinical needs
12. Supporting with personal care
13. Offering reassurance, companionship and meaningful engagement
14. Monitoring safety and wellbeing
About You
15. Full clean UK driving licence (21+ required for insurance purposes)
16. 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
17. Friendly, patient, and well organised
18. Experienced with Epilepsy and Challenging Behaviour
19. Clear and confident in spoken English, with the ability to communicate effectively with the person being supported and the wider team
20. Care experience preferred
21. Committed to providing safe, respectful, and consistent support
Why Join Us?
22. Paid training including PEG, safeguarding, hoisting, and more
23. 24/7 support from Regional Care Leads and Nurses
24. Pension and recognition for long service
25. Wellbeing support including Blue Light Card and an Employee Assistance Programme
26. Opportunities for career development
27. Enhanced pay for Bank Holidays
28. 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!