Waking Night Support Worker (Relief): In-Home Domiciliary Care (Hockwold)
Shifts: 7pm–7am of which 7pm-9pm is 2:1
Start Date: Immediate (subject to pre-employment checks and training)
About the Role:
ABAEL Care is currently recruiting compassionate and committed Relief Night Support Workers to support a young man with autism, epilepsy, severe learning disabilities, and some behaviours that challenge, living independently in his own home in Hockwold.
This role focuses on providing overnight care and support, including personal care, medication administration, and supporting evening routines and activities. You'll be helping to create a safe, structured, and calm environment, encouraging independence wherever possible and delivering personalised care in line with the individual's unique needs and preferences.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide high-quality, person-centred support during night shifts, including winding down evening activities, bedtime routines, and reassurance throughout the night.
* Assist with personal care, including washing, dressing for bed, toileting.
* Administer and record medication in line with care plans and medication protocols.
* Support with epilepsy monitoring, including responding appropriately to seizures (if required) and ensuring safety at all times.
* Promote independence in daily living skills, including supporting evening leisure activities (such as walks, games, or crafts).
* Record and report any changes in health, behaviour, or wellbeing, and complete all relevant night shift documentation.
* Ensure the environment remains calm, safe, and supportive throughout the night.
* Adhere strictly to all safeguarding and confidentiality protocols.
We're looking for individuals who are:
* Compassionate, calm, and resilient, especially during challenging situations.
* Comfortable working with individuals with complex needs, including autism, epilepsy, and behaviours that may challenge.
* Able to work independently, but also follow detailed support plans and collaborate with the wider team.
* Committed to promoting dignity, choice, and independence.
* Physically and emotionally able to support someone with severe learning disabilities during both active and sleeping hours.
* Reliable and trustworthy
Essential Requirements
* Must have experience working as a support worker.
* Must be able to drive due to rural location and lone working.
* Must have right to work in the UK (no sponsorship provided)
* Must be over 25 years old for driving insurance purposes.
Desirable Experience
* Knowledge and understanding of autism, epilepsy management, and challenging behaviour.
* Trained in medication administration, epilepsy awareness, and positive behaviour support (PBS)
Training and Support
Full induction training and ongoing professional development provided, including:
* Autism and LD Awareness
* Medication Administration
* Epilepsy Awareness and Buccl Administration
* Safeguarding Adults
* First Aid and Health & Safety
* Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
Safeguarding Statement
At ABAEL Care, we are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare, safety, and rights of all individuals in our care. We believe that everyone has the right to live free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Our safeguarding commitment is at the heart of our supported living service, ensuring a safe, respectful, and empowering environment for every person we support.
All applicants will be subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and detailed reference checks. This is a regulated activity with adults, and it is a criminal offence for a barred person to apply.
Equal Opportunities
ABAEL Care is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we strive to make our recruitment process fair, inclusive, and accessible.
Data Protection (GDPR)
All personal data provided during the recruitment process will be handled in line with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Your data will only be used for recruitment purposes.
How to Apply
If you're passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred support and want to make a difference in the life of someone with complex needs, we want to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV and a short cover letter explaining why you're the right fit for this night support worker role.
Joining as a support worker will bring you:
* Fully paid comprehensive training and induction
* On-site parking
* Company Pension Scheme
* Fully funded DBS Checks
* Above average annual leave
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £17.00-£18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 12 – 24 per week
Application question(s):
* Do you live within commuting distance of IP26?
* Are you aware that this role is offering care in a client's own home?
Experience:
* Support Worker: 2 years (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Manual Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person