Paediatric Waking Night Carer - Complex care
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 17 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £17 i £19 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 19 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | TN174DJ |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Alder Associates Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | ZH WN |
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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.
This young boy is extremely sociable and has a bright and happy personality. He enjoys music, sensory activities, movement-based play and time outdoors. Although he does not use verbal communication, he successfully interacts using eye-gaze technology and forms strong connections with those around him.
He lives with his parents and sibling in a warm and welcoming family environment which operates a strict non-smoking policy. The family maintains a positive working relationship with the support team and values consistency and trust within care provision.
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 play an important role in assisting with rehabilitation programmes designed by therapists and healthcare professionals, as well as helping maintain a safe and comfortable environment.
Shift Pattern & Working Hours
This role offers:
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
Support workers will assist with:
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.
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.
This young boy is extremely sociable and has a bright and happy personality. He enjoys music, sensory activities, movement-based play and time outdoors. Although he does not use verbal communication, he successfully interacts using eye-gaze technology and forms strong connections with those around him.
He lives with his parents and sibling in a warm and welcoming family environment which operates a strict non-smoking policy. The family maintains a positive working relationship with the support team and values consistency and trust within care provision.
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 play an important role in assisting with rehabilitation programmes designed by therapists and healthcare professionals, as well as helping maintain a safe and comfortable environment.
Shift Pattern & Working Hours
This role offers:
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
Support workers will assist with:
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.