Waking Nights support worker / carer for disabled teen
2 months ago
Holloway, Islington
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.
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