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Possibility for experienced Waking Night Carer to take on 2 consecutive nights (consecutive per week, regular nights). We need to cover either Sunday & Monday ** These are fixed nights.** and they are strictly waking nights. There is the possibility for an occasional one or two extra shifts when covering for a colleague. And we would be happy for someone be flexible enough to cover extra day shifts. Please let us know your exact availability with your application. About this client/teenager He 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. 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 needs Catheterization and Peristeen Irrigation. It would be a bonus if you had experience in these already. 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 when needed, 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 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: The young person is a generally happy and cheerful – 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 and behaviour management. 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:**During training and 6 months probation £15 per hour which rises to £16 per hour after the probation.** **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: Sunday & Monday 8.30pm to 8.30am. 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). 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.

As Deputy Manager, you will play a pivotal role supporting the homes Manager with the day-to-day operational running of the home, using your creativity, knowledge and integrity to guide, motivate and coach our Support Workers to achieve and maintain the highest standards when delivering care to our young people. Working in a challenging environment where no two days are the same, we are seeking a resilient individual with in-depth knowledge of working with young people whose needs are often complex: building positive relationships through patience and understanding. The role requires a dynamic individual with the ability to apply their previous knowledge and experience of children’s residential service, to ensure that Family First Care Services continues to enhance the lives of our young people whilst providing a progressive environment for their team. You will be required to demonstrate practical leadership skills, expert communication and the ability to work under pressure in a demanding environment, whilst following all current legislations and Family First Care Services own policies and procedures. If you are an inspirational leader, able to support, motivate and develop your team and the young people within our homes we would love to hear from you. Responsibilities - Working closely with the Management team and outside - agencies to ensure the young people receive the best possible care. - Working with all levels of the Staff Team providing supervision, ongoing training and leading shifts when required. - Develop and update a range of paperwork, including Care Plans, Behaviour Support Plans and Risk Assessments. - Running the home in the absence of the Registered Manager. - Build trusting and lasting relationships with young people offering them unconditional dignity and respect. - Continually maintaining accurate and clear record keeping. - Meeting the physical, emotional, behavioural and cultural needs of the young people and reviewing/recording any amendments to identified needs. - Provide encouragement to all young people to work towards achieving their goals. - Provide security and safety to young people. - Actively contributing to the development of the team. Experience or Qualifications Required - NVQ Level 3 or equivalent within Children & Young People. Willing to work towards an NVQ Level 5 in Residential Childcare. - Experience working with children/young people in a Residential Childcare setting, for at least three years - Experience in a supervisory capacity as a Senior or Deputy Manager for at least one year. - Excellent organisational and communication skills with the ability to disseminate information. - Experience of leading staff and decision making in a residential setting to ensure the best care for our young people, including staff reviews, supervision and professional development. - Ability to deal with conflict/crisis situations effectively and in a therapeutic manner when managing both young people and staff. - Flexible and responsive in order to meet the needs of our young people which can change day to day. - A genuine passion for care and to be motivated by contributing to the progression of others. - A strong team player. - Knowledge of the Children's Home Regulations and Ofsted Requirements. - Resilience to keep going at difficult times and to ask for support if needed. - Excellent written and oral communication skills. - Computer literacy and an eye for detail. What We Offer - Salary up to £35,000 per annum - Full Time, Permanent - 28 days annual leave - Pension scheme

We are looking for a support worker / Carer to join the team around a 17 year old severely autistic & epileptic teenager with additional health needs. He lives at home with his loving family. He has 24 hour 1:1 support and for some activities 2:1 (like visiting the pool, special needs bike club, visiting the park or visiting shops and cafes). About the Teen: He is a friendly, non verbal, very autistic boy with severe epilepsy, a movement disorder and additional health needs. he is non verbal and can walk only with support. He needs help with all elements of his daily life. He does like to be active (but not in an athletic way) and he loves to be entertained. But he also often also needs a lot of care as he can have seizures which lead to him needing to spend time in hospital. 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. About you: This job will suit someone with good experience supporting a young person with disability and autism and has a real interest in disability and autism. You are not afraid to learn care elements like catheterisation and dealing with PEG and Peristeen (ideally you have experience already and other elements of care - otherwise we train you). But this is not just about care but also very much about support and we would like to find someone who can be active, fun and shows initiative. You need to be following the behaviour plan which would explain to you. This could potentially suit a student of a related field as a part time position (but a full time position is also available). You need to be able to swim - this is important to him. Ideally you are a non-smoker / non vaper. You are open to work some weekends and some bank holidays (shared with the team) Both day and night shifts are available and we would prefer applicants who are open to both day and night shifts. Ideally you would be willing to commit for a minimum of 12 months or more. This is a job that could be very fulfilling and is well paid but it is also complex and would be difficult for someone who has no experience with disability. Please read this full ad before we discuss the position further. 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. About the Job: Hourly rate £15 p/h and which rises to £16 after 6 months of probation. Part time position - minimum of 24 hours +. (unfortunately 20 hours is not enough for this position). Full time position 35 hours +. Indicate if you are interested in Full time or Part time when you contact us. This position could be on a freelance basis with a UTR number (if you are part time and also if you are a student) otherwise there could be a full time contract with a care agency that supports the teenager. (we can not offer a Sponsorship Visa). If interested: If you are interested please apply and already initially let us know why you would be suitable. We get so many applications please help to make it easier and explain why you applied. We will then let you know where to send your CV and a relevant cover letter explaining your interest and suitability (a few sentences might be enough to get the point across (ideally written by you and not AI). Later on we will need 2 relevant recent references and a valid DBS. We will arrange a face to face interview or a video call (initially) after receiving your CV and relevant cover letter if we feel that you would be a good match for this position. We look forward to hearing from you.