Support Worker at Homecare First, Southampton, Hampshire

**We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have an existing and valid Right to Work in the UK and be able to provide evidence of this as part of the recruitment process.**

We are looking for a caring, reliable and experienced Bank Waking Night Support Worker to join an established care team supporting a young adult with complex care needs in her own home.

The role involves providing safe, person-centred support throughout the night, promoting her wellbeing, comfort, dignity and independence while following established care plans, risk assessments and professional guidance. 

This is a waking-night role. You must remain awake, alert and available throughout the entire shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide attentive support throughout the night.
• Support with personal care and continence needs when required.
• Monitor and respond appropriately to epilepsy/seizure activity.
• Follow care plans, risk assessments and clinical guidance.
• Support safe mobility and use of any specialist equipment.
• Administer medication where trained and authorised.
• Maintain clear and accurate care records.
• Communicate effectively with other members of the care team and provide clear handovers.
• Promote choice, dignity, independence and quality of life.
• Report any concerns or changes in presentation appropriately.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Caring, patient and person-centred.
• Reliable and able to work confidently during the night.
• Able to remain awake and alert for the full waking-night shift.
• Experienced in care or support work.
• Ideally experienced in supporting individuals with epilepsy and learning disabilities.
• Calm and confident in responding to emergencies.
• Able to follow care plans and professional guidance.
• A good communicator with strong record-keeping skills.
• Comfortable working as part of a wider care and multidisciplinary team.

Employment will be subject to satisfactory references, right-to-work checks and an Enhanced DBS check, consistent with the existing role requirements.