HomeCareDirect
Support Worker
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Support Worker
Support Worker – Waking Night Support Position
£16.00 per hour | Driver Essential (Full clean UK licence) Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70
Shift Patterns:
- Days: 8:00am – 8:00pm
- Nights: 8:00pm – 8:00am
Why This Role Matters
Make a Positive Impact in Someone’s Daily Life
We seek a compassionate, proactive, and engaging Waking Night Support Worker to join our dedicated team in Barnsley, supporting a young person with complex care and behavioural needs. Ideal candidates are naturally warm, interactive, and eager to engage—whether through board games, storytelling, or simple conversations.
The Role
This young man thrives with consistent support, reassurance, and structure. A playful, engaging, and hands-on approach is key, as meaningful interaction is central to his well-being. If you enjoy being approachable, hopeful, and confident, this rewarding role offers:
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
- 2:1 Support for daily routines and activities
- Personal care & medication assistance
- Encouraging hobbies and interests
- Providing attentive companionship & reassurance
- Monitoring safety and wellbeing
- Supporting independent living while respecting routines and personal choices
About You
We’re looking for a supportive, trustworthy, and adaptable individual with:
✅ A full, clean UK driving licence (essential) ✅ Right to Work in the UK (no sponsorship/work visas available) ✅ A friendly, patient, and well-organised approach ✅ Clear communication skills with confident spoken English ✅ Commitment to safe, respectful, and consistent support
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Why Join Us?
At Home Care Direct, we believe in supporting our team as much as we support our clients. Enjoy:
- Paid training opportunities
- 24/7 support from Regional Care Leads & Nurses
- Pension and longevity recognition
- Wellbeing perks, including a Blue Light Card
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Career development pathways
- Enhanced pay for Bank Holidays
- Enhanced sickness benefit
- Perkbox Employee Benefits (discounts, cashback & rewards)
- A team that values your contributions every shift
Apply now and make a difference in someone’s life daily!
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills