Waking Night Carer 2-3 Nights Per Week - London, United Kingdom - JMM Household
6 days ago
Description
Waking Night Carer for disabled teen
in London / Islington - close to Finsbury Park
Wage/Salary:
£16.00 Gross per Hour | £192.00 Gross per Night (Sunday Night £17 per hour / £204.00 Gross per Sunday night).
Driver Essential? no
Essential:
Experience supporting a client with complex care needs, experienced waking night carer and excellent communication and writing skills.
Desirable:
NVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care, practical experience of catheterization and PEG, First Aid.
Start Date:
ASAP
Days & Hours:
Sunday & Monday or Tuesday & Wednesday or Wednesday & Thursday 8.30pm to 8.30am
Possibility for experienced Waking Night Carer to take on 3 nights (consecutive per week) this would be considered a full time position of 36 hours.
If someone is working full time as a waking night carer, they should not be doing any other jobs, like anyone, they need their sleep.
There is the possibility for an occasional extra night when covering for a colleague.Family/Client Pets:
Friendly dog
About this client/teenager
F is 16 years old; he is a happy, affectionate and cheeky chap.
He loves being with people, listening to music, being read to, getting foot massages and playing games with his younger sister.
He also enjoys walks and loves nature.
F has significant complex care and medical needs; he is reliant on his family and carers to meet all his needs and is supported by a dedicated team of carers and support workers providing 1:1 sometimes 2:1 24/7.
F is autistic, non verbal, has a movement disorder and epilepsy which results in regular seizures, a PEG for medication and fluids but eats foods orally.
He lives with his loving and supportive family, who recognise that his team of carers support workers are instrumental in his overall development and well being.
Overview of role:
F requires an experienced waking night carer to join his team to assist with his bedtime routine and tend to all his needs throughout the night.
This is an active night as you will be in F's bedroom keeping a close eye on him, and following protocols if he has a seizure, supporting him with personal care, monitoring for any signs of distress, and In the mornings administering his PEG feed and medications.
You will help sooth F, making sure he is comfortable, and he can get as much rest. All activity throughout the night is to be accurately documented. Additional shifts available to cover leave etc.To attend staff meetings & supervision. To participate in training as required. You may have to attend the F's holiday, which is usually for one to 1 week in the summer.
To arrive in plenty of time to begin shift, read the handover notes and to receive information in handover from the staff team regarding the day's events.
Who this job would suit:
A happy, positive, and calm Waking Night Carer with excellent hands-on complex care experience and highly desirable to have autism / special needs experience.
Non-smoker only (non-vaper).
What's great about this job:
F is a generally happy and cheerful young chap - he is an absolute pleasure to work with and support.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm
Salary:
£16.00-£17.00 per hour
Expected hours:
per week
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Working with people with autism: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- fluent English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
- DBS (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location:
In person
