Waking night support worker (female only) part time £16 - £17 per hour doe in PR3 - Preston - PR3

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Female Support Worker– Waking Night Worker PR3

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.

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 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.

No experience needed as full training will be given, However some experience in healthcare is a plus, however 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.

Transportation

Full UK driving license

Own personal car

Schedule, Pay & Hours

Time

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

Mor

Aft

Eve

ONA

ONS

ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep

Hour/Week

24.0

Pay/hr

£16.00

Weekly Actual

£384

Monthly Actual

£1,664

Annual Actual

£19,968

Annual FTE

£33,280

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Waking night support worker (female only) part time £16 - £17 per hour doe in PR3 - Preston - PR3

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