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Possibility for experienced Waking Night Carer to take on 2 (or 3) consecutive nights (consecutive per week, regular nights). We need to cover either Monday & Tuesday or Wednesday & Thursday. If you were interested in 3 nights it could be Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday or Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. ** These are fixed nights.** There is the possibility for an occasional shift when covering for a colleague. And we would be happy for someone be flexible enough to cover extra shifts. Please let us know your availability with your application. Family/Client Pets: Friendly dog About this client/teenager F is 17 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. He 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. He 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 can walk with support but is also a wheelchair user. 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: He 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 need to keep 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 him, making sure he is comfortable, and he can get as much rest as possible. 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. 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. Keep his environment clean and tidy. Help to fold and tidy away his laundry. You may have to attend holidays with the young person, which is usually for 1 week to 10 days in the summer and support him during occasional long weekends away mostly with his family. 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. You will be dedicated and committed and behave in a professional manner. 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. Excellent person-centred training is provided in all aspects of his care and medical needs. A fantastic opportunity to upskill. By applying for this vacancy, you agree to us sending your CV, short relevant cover letter as well as 2 relevant recent references and recent DBS. Job Types: Part-time, Self- employed or employed full time by a care agency. Wage/Salary: £16.00 Gross per Hour | £192.00 Gross per Night (During training and probation £15 per hour). Driver Essential? no Essential: Experience supporting a client with complex care needs, experienced waking night carer and excellent communication and writing skills. DBS essential. Strong interest in Disability and Autism. ** Desirable:** NVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care, or related degree or in process of studying for a related degree. ractical experience of catheterization and PEG, First Aid and waking nights. Start Date: ASAP Days & Hours: Monday & Tuesday or Wednesday & Thursday 8.30pm to 8.30am or 3 nights also available (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday). Ideally this should be your only employment. Students of a related field are welcome. Please indicate in your application what is your availability. Either contract with agency or self-employed with UTR number (proof of self-employed carer / Support worker). This should be your only position. Please when applying - let us know within if you have experience and why you are applying for this role. We might then send you an email address to forward your cover letter and CV. We hope to hear from you. Thank you.

Job Description: We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to provide essential support and companionship to patients in a healthcare setting. The ideal candidate will have a strong sense of empathy and a commitment to improving the well-being of our patients. As a Healthcare Assistant, you will be responsible for providing companionship, ensuring the patient's daily needs are met, and assisting with basic healthcare tasks. Responsibilities: ** 1. Companionship for Patients:** a. Engage with the patient in meaningful interactions and activities to provide companionship and emotional reassurance. b. Create a nurturing and supportive environment to promote the patient's comfort and well-being throughout the day and night. ** 2. Medication Management:** a. Regularly check and administer insulin to diabetic patients according to prescribed schedules. b. Maintain accurate records of medication administration and promptly report any concerns to healthcare professionals. ** 3. Daily Needs Monitoring:** a. Ensure the patient receives adequate nutrition by preparing meals and assisting with feeding if necessary. b. Monitor the patient's medication intake and adherence to prescribed treatment plans, documenting any deviations. ** 4. Assistance with Daily Living Activities:** a. Prompt and assist the patient with personal hygiene tasks, including washing clothes and maintaining cleanliness. b. Provide support with activities of daily living, such as dressing, grooming, and toileting, as required. ** 5. Effective Communication and Collaboration:** a. Communicate effectively with the healthcare team, family members, and other caregivers to ensure coordinated care delivery. b. Collaborate closely with healthcare professionals to address any changes in the patient's condition or needs promptly. ** Requirements:** - High school diploma or equivalent. - Prior experience in a healthcare or caregiving role is preferred. - Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with patients. - Compassionate and empathetic attitude towards individuals requiring care. - Basic knowledge of medical terminology and procedures. - Ability to follow instructions and work independently with minimal supervision. - Excellent communication and teamwork skills. - Flexibility to adapt to changing patient needs and schedules. - CPR certification may be required (or willingness to obtain). This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients by providing essential care and companionship. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a supportive healthcare environment, we encourage you to apply for this position. IMMEDIATE START

Would you like to be part of a very dedicated team around a friendly 16 year old disabled teenager who lives at home with his family and dog. He is a friendly, non verbal, very autistic boy with severe epilepsy and additional health needs. He needs help with all elements of his daily life. About you: This job will suit someone who has experience supporting a young person with disability and autism or has worked with disabled people before. You need to be open to the care elements in this job or have already some care experience but this is not just a care job but also very much about support and we would like to find someone who can be active, fun and shows initiative and really needs to be quite fit to support a teenager with a movement disorder. This could potentially suit a student of a related field as a part time position (30+ hours). It would suit someone who is creative, very open minded and enthusiastic but has also worked in the field before. Also you need to like dogs. You need to be able to swim (requirement). You will be dedicated and committed. Need to be fun and responsible. A non-smoker / vaper (requirement). Not afraid to learn care elements like catheterization and dealing with PEG (ideally you have experience already - otherwise we train you). Strong interest in disability and autism (absolute requirement). You would be willing to commit for a minimum of 12 months. We hope to find someone who is open to work some weekends and some bank holidays too (shared with the team). You should be happy to support the young person with his family for occasional weekends away and on his yearly summer holiday (usually for 1 week). You would also take on a weekly waking night support shift and occasionally more. What’s great about this job: Fantastic training opportunities, with a thorough handover, from long-standing members of staff who know the young person and his family very well. You will be provided with regular training on his health and care needs which include seizure management, catheterisation and peg management and behavioural support. Regular team meetings with the ABA Consultant. Flexibility around days worked to accommodate studies or other commitments - but we do also require flexibility. If you are still interested please read on. His team of support workers / carers help him with his daily life & routine which includes supporting and facilitating access to activities and community, help him with learning more self help skills and communication, all of his personal care, help with his laundry and keep his environment clean & tidy (but this is not a cleaning position). The Job could possibly work on a self employed basis if you have a UTR number. About the friendly autistic teen: He lives with his loving and supportive family, who recognise that his team of support workers & carers are instrumental in his overall development and well being. When he is well he likes physical activities — like going to the pool, walks in parks, disability bike rides and going to cafes for hot chocolates. He needs support with all of these activities as he also has a movement disorder. He also likes to chill with his sister and watch movies and join in family meals. Ideally you are someone who has initiative and can also come up with suitable activities. Unfortunately he often also needs a lot of care as he can have seizures which lead to him needing to spend time in hospital. He has also other health needs. About the job: The training is provided by the experienced team members as well as his ABA therapist. This might be a good position for someone who has a keen interest in disability, psychology, nursing and the position could suit a part time student of a relevant field. It is also an opportunity to learn a lot and to be part of a very nice supportive team. 30 - 35+ hours per week ( depending on applicant - if part time or full time). Hourly rate £16 p/h after probation (during probation and training £15). Probation 24 weeks. 28 days of paid holidays when working full time (extra paid holidays for every bank holiday worked). Please when applying on this app already let me know why you did apply – as we get a lot of applications. I will then if appropriate send you an email addreess and would like you to submit your CV with a relevant short cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for this specific position. Later on we will need 2 relevant recent references and a valid DBS. (please understand that we can not reply without a cover letter explaining your suitability to this specific position). We look forward to hearing from you.