Walfinch Home Care East Barnet

2 Reliable Personal care assistant positions available, to provide a combination of : Personal care and day-to-day assistance Supporting with Domestic task and household activitiesProviding admin and organisational supportAssisting with Health well-being/lifestyle needsPromoting independent and taking holistic person centred approach to care.Desirable:Experience or knowledge with physiotherapyA holistic approach to Health and WellbeingKnowledge of nutrition and dietary wellbeing

Job Description We are looking for a support worker / carer to join the nice and very professional lovely team around a young friendly disabled man who lives at home with his family and dog. The young man has very complex health needs and is non verbal. Ideally you can take on 2 waking nights and 2 day shifts (minimum of 37.5 hours or more per week). This is a full time position. We would ideally hope to find someone who is flexible to occasionally take on extra shifts. The existing team is fair with each other to also cover equal time covering some weekends and holidays like Christmas and of course cover for each other during their colleagues holidays and if one of the team is ill. The perfect candidate for this position would be someone who has a strong interest in working with a very friendly disabled young man. Is openminded and does not mind to learn. This position could suit student of a related subject like nursing, psychology, physiotherapy, social work etc. The waking night shifts are to keep him safe and take care of all health needs and alert the parents in case of a seizure or if there is any other emergency. Each waking night shift is 13 hours long. 20.00 -09.00. We feel consecutive nights work best. We need to cover either Thursday & Friday or Sunday & Monday or Tuesday & Wednesday. Let us know in your application which nights work best for you and if you are interested in only covering 2 regular nights (26 hours per week) next to studies or if you are interested in the full time position (2 regular waking nights plus 2 day shifts). Day shifts are mostly 8 hours long (sometimes a bit longer). Day shifts start either at 8.30 or at 13.30 for the afternoon shift. The candidate needs to be physically really fit & strong with good balance and not too petite as the young person needs a lot of support as he has a movement disorder, severe epilepsy, profound autism, is non verbal and has other health needs additionally but likes to walk (and this with a lot of support). Training through shadowing will be provided. Most training in the first few weeks will be solely during daytime until confident enough to take on night shadowing. We would like to find someone who can accept this position as their only job. This position is very different from care home jobs as it is in his home with his family. About the young person He is a very friendly and active profoundly autistic young man / teenager who is non verbal. He is very friendly and not aggressive. He can walk short distances but only with a lot of support, otherwise he is in a wheelchair. His communication is mainly through pointing and pictures of reference and he is taught life skills with ABA principles. We will train you in behaviour therapy (ABA) and would expect you to follow our training. There are regular team meetings and you would attend those meetings too. He sometimes is also tired and unwell after a seizure or other illness and will then just need care and nurturing and patience. Sometimes he has to be in hospital and a member of his team would be there with him - so waking nights could also be at hospital. As he has a movement disorder he needs a lot of physical support. He lives with his family and also a dog. During the night you would have to be awake and vigilant and alert the family in case of a seizure. The nights are strictly waking and can easily turn into quite active nights when there is a health problem and the young man often needs to go to hospital then. For the correct candidate this is a good opportunity to learn. During the day his team needs to follow a clear health regime and also make sure he lives a fulfilled life - being in the community - cafes, pub lunches, visiting shops, going to the park, riding a disability bike and going to splash in the pool. The team also accompany him on holidays with his family. About You: Please let us know in your own words why you are interested or what experience you have - this helps us to understand if we can work together (please write in your own words and no AI :) Please understand we have to read so many CVs We would ideally hope to find someone who can be a bit flexible with the young person’s and his family’s schedule. We would like to find someone who has worked with special needs people before or is studying a related field. Preferably someone to work with a UTR number on a self-employed basis but if you needed a PAYE for visa reasons then this could be provided through a care agency we work with. You would need to be able to appreciate a person who has profound autism and treat him with dignity and kindness. You would be assisting him with everyday skills as well as bathing, toileting and sometimes assisting with a late dinner. If you have experience with intermittent catheterisation, Peristeen system as well as PEG feeding then that is an advantage but we can easily also train those skills too. (Please research all terms you are unsure about before you apply). When working a waking overnight shift you will need to make sure that he is safe and alert parents in case of a seizure. Before and after a waking night you need to be able to rest. We would not consider someone who has a second job. This position also involves keeping his environment generally tidy and clean and help with his laundry. You should be responsible, cheerful, honest and very reliable, physically strong and healthy as he needs a lot of support. The team needs someone who can be flexible and sometime cover for other people in the team if they are away on holidays or ill. Ideally you are • able to commit for minimum a year., • Invoice at the end of every month, • Able to work legally in the UK, • A non smokers and non vaper., • dog friendly, • able to swim, • able to bicycle, • fit and able to walk distances pushing a wheelchair, • able to speak and write in English and communicate well with health professionals, • able to work some weekends and some days (or nights) at Christmas, • fit enough to support someone with a movement disorder., • able to take on training and advice by experienced team and family., • based in London - ideally north London. The pay rate if you work as a selfemployed person with a UTR number is £16 during training (£206 per night during training and probation) this increases to £17 per hour after completion of training (£221 per night after successful training and review). The pay rate increases to £18 per hour after successfully working with the young man for a minimum of 12 months (depending on review). You would have to commit to a minimum of 12 months. Gross income as a selfemployed person at minimum 37.5 hours per week would be £32,850 (if you took 6 weeks per year off for holidays). If you required a PAYE position - this can be provided by a care agency and the payrate hen would be £15 for training and then subsequently after training £16 per hour. Please: When you initially make contact - write a few sentences why you think this is a position that is interesting to you and why you are suitable as we otherwise will not know if we should arrange to speak. Also please • send post a recent CV with dates of education and work experience, • lateron we need your enhanced DBS and relevant references Please be aware that we can not offer sponsorship. We can not reply without a brief explanation why you applied to this very specific position. We are based in Islington. We look forward to hearing from you.

Your role is to provide safe, caring and respectful support to clients in their own homes, helping them stay comfortable, safe and as independent as possible. Your main duties include: • Helping with personal care, washing, dressing and toileting, • Helping clients move safely and with daily activities, • Preparing meals and helping with eating and drinking, • Supporting clients with medication as required, • Helping with light household tasks, • Providing companionship and emotional support, • Following care plans and instructions, • Keeping clear care records and reporting concerns, • Providing day, evening, night or live-in care when required, • Responding safely to emergencies You will work respectfully with clients, their families and other care staff.

Volunteers are invited to provide online meditation, sound therapist, art therapist as part of holistic therapy services. Instructors will support participants through guided meditation sessions and help promote relaxation and overall well-being. We are looking for compassionate and enthusiastic Volunteer Meditation Instructors to help individuals and groups develop mindfulness, relaxation, and meditation practices. What you’ll do: Lead guided meditation and mindfulness sessions Create a calm, welcoming and supportive environment Encourage participants to develop regular meditation practices Share simple techniques for relaxation and wellbeing Encouraging clients to join online sessions What we’re looking for: University students or training in meditation, mindfulness, yoga, or a related practice Good communication and interpersonal skills Patience, empathy and a non-judgmental approach Commitment to supporting others Previous teaching experience is welcome but not essential What we offer: A rewarding opportunity to support your community Flexible volunteering arrangements The opportunity to share your knowledge and experience A friendly and supportive environment VOLUNTEERS WANTED – ART THERAPY INSTRUCTOR Are you passionate about art, creativity, and helping others express themselves and improve their wellbeing? We’re looking for volunteer Art Therapy Instructors to support our community by leading or assisting with creative, therapeutic art sessions. We’re looking for someone who: • University student or training in art therapy, counseling, education, or a related field, • Is compassionate, patient, and welcoming, • Enjoys supporting people through creative self-expression, • Can confidently guide individuals or small groups, • Understands the importance of creating a safe, inclusive environment As a volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to: • Help participants explore their emotions through art, • Share creative activities that support wellbeing, • Build experience facilitating art therapy sessions, • Make a positive difference in your community, • Connect with like-minded people Volunteer Sound Therapy Instructors Wanted We are looking for compassionate and enthusiastic Volunteer Sound Therapy Instructors to share sound-based relaxation and wellbeing practices with individuals and groups. What you’ll do: • Facilitate sound therapy, sound meditation, or relaxation sessions, • Create a calm, welcoming and supportive environment, • Introduce participants to sound-based mindfulness and relaxation techniques, • Help participants develop positive relaxation and self-care practices What we’re looking for: • University student or training in sound therapy, sound healing, meditation, mindfulness, or a related practice, • Good communication and interpersonal skills, • A calm, respectful and non-judgmental approach, • Commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment, • Previous group facilitation or teaching experience is welcome What we offer: • A rewarding opportunity to support your community, • Flexible volunteering arrangements, • An opportunity to share your skills and experience, • A friendly and supportive environment

Job Description: Would you like to be part of a nice team of professionals around a disabled young man. We are hiring for a Support worker to cover both Waking night shifts and day shifts to support a 19 year young person who has epilepsy, PMLD, is non verbal, has a movement disorder and additional health needs. He lives at home with his family and dog. We will need to find someone to take on 2 regular waking nights and 2 day shifts per week. The nights are strictly waking nights to keep him safe and take care of all health needs and alert the parents in case of a seizure or if there is any other emergency. Each waking night shift is 13 hours long. 20.00 -09.00. We feel consecutive nights work best. We need to cover either Thursday & Friday or Sunday & Monday. Let us know in your application which nights work best for you and if you are interested in covering only the 2 waking nights (26 hours per week) or would also be happy to take on day shifts (day shifts are mostly 8 hours long. We would not consider someone to take on only day shifts. This position works for someone who has a strong interest in working with disabled and autistic people. We hope to find someone who has worked with special needs people before and / or is studying a related field. We would ideally hope to find someone who is flexible to occasionally take on extra shifts and who has some availability during weekends and the Christmas period. The pay rate is £16 during training (£206 during training and probation) this increases to £17 per hour (£221 per night after probation). Bank holidays are paid at double rate. 6 months probation. The minimum hours per week are 26 hours (if part time), Fulltime the minimum amount of hours will be 37.5 hours per week. There is always the possibility for more hours. The team is fair with each other to also cover some weekends and holidays like Christmas and of course they cover for each others holidays and if someone is ill. We would prefer someone to work with a UTR number on a self-employed basis but if you needed a PAYE then this could be provided through a care agency we work with. Please let us know in your own words - why you are interested or what experience you have - this helps us to understand if we can work together (please write in your own words and no AI :) . Importantly we need to find someone who can also support during some of the Christmas period and Easter. You would need to be quite fit and strong and ideally not be too petite either as you would be working with a still growing young man with a movement disorder. Please let us know in your application if you are interested to cover only nights or also day shifts. Most training during the first few weeks will be during the days and only after a few weeks be waking night training. Please before you apply read the full ad. Thank you. About the young person He is a very friendly and active profoundly autistic young man / teenager who is non verbal. He can walk short distances but only with a lot of support, otherwise he is in a wheelchair. His communication is mainly through pictures of reference and he is taught life skills with ABA principles. We will train you in behaviour therapy (ABA) and would expect you to follow our training. There are regular team meetings and you would attend those meetings too. He sometimes is also tired and unwell after a seizure or other illness and will then just need care and nurturing and patience. Sometimes he has to be in hospital and a member of his team would be there with him - so waking nights could also be at hospital. As he has a movement disorder he needs a lot of physical support. He lives with his family and also a dog. About you You would need to be able to appreciate a person who has profound autism and treat him with dignity and kindness. You would be someone who has interest in special needs, psychology and perhaps nursing. You would perhaps have studied a related field or are planning to study a related field. This position is very different from working in a care home and would be far more active even during waking nights. You would be assisting him with everyday skills as well as bathing, toileting and sometimes assisting with a late dinner. If you have experience with intermittent catheterisation, Peristeen system as well as PEG feeding then that is an advantage but we can easily also train those skills too. (Please research all terms you are unsure about before you apply). When working a waking overnight shift you will need to make sure that he is safe and alert parents in case of a seizure. Before and after a waking night you need to be able to rest. We would not consider someone who has a second job. This position also involves keeping his environment generally tidy and clean and help with his laundry. You should be responsible, cheerful, honest and very reliable, physically strong and healthy as he needs a lot of support. You would need to be flexible and sometime cover for other people in the team if they are away on holidays or ill. You should • Be able to commit for minimum a year., • Invoice at the end of every month, • Able to work legally in the UK, • Only non smokers and non vapers apply., • Only people who are dog friendly apply., • Be able to speak and write in English., • Be strong and fit, • Be based in London - ideally north London., • Apply with a cover letter (that explains your interest in this particular position and let us know your experience),, • send a recent CV with dates of education and work experience,, • lateron we need your enhanced DBS and relevant references Please be aware that we can not offer sponsorship. We are based in Islington. Please reply explaining why you are interested in this particular position. We look forward to hearing from you. Application question(s): • Do you have some availability during the Christmas period?, • Please let us know why you applied for this specific position. Education: • Certificate of Higher Education (required) Experience: • working with individuals with disabilities: 1 year (required) Language: • English (required) Licence/Certification: • enhanced DBS (required) Work authorisation: • United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person