Title: Waking Night Carer
Location: Camberwell, SE5
Nearest Tube/Station: Denmark Hill / Peckham Rye
Wage: £17.50 Weekdays, £18.50 Weekends, Gross per Hour
Driver Essential? Not applicable
Essential: Experience supporting a younger client with complex care needs (PEG), waking night experience, non-smoker
Start Date: ASAP
Days & Hours: Alternate Fridays, 10.00pm to 8.45am and Saturdays, 9.00pm to 9.00am
Family/Client Pets: None
Accommodation: Carer’s room whilst on shift (comfortable chair, kitchen facility and bathroom)
Recruiter: Jade
About this client/child:
Our client Ben is 13 years old; he is well known to Snap Care; we have had the pleasure of working with Ben since he was very young. He lives at home with Mum, Dad and his brother and sister. He is a bright, funny, engaging, and charismatic young man who enjoys socialising, visiting art galleries and reading. He loves listening to a wide variety of stories and has a great sense of humour. Ben has Cerebral Palsy and a developmental delay, he requires 24/7 care and support to meet all his needs, he is a wheelchair user and receives his nutrition and medication via a gastrostomy. Ben communicates very well with an Eye Gaze; his home is fully adapted to meet all his needs.
Overview of role:
During the night, Ben requires assistance with repositioning and personal care as required. His sleep pattern can be unpredictable, he may experience discomfort during the night, finding it difficult to get back to sleep and can wake early. The Waking Night Carer will be alerted if Ben requires support via a monitor in the carers room. This position also includes cooking and preparing Ben’s pureed food at night, washing, stock checks etc. Due to the nature of this role, the client is unable to consider candidates coming from or going to another job on the Friday or Saturday. The weekend rate of pay kicks in at midnight on Friday. This role is for alternate Fridays and Saturdays.
Who this job would suit:
An experienced Waking Night Carer that has previously supported a young client with complex care and medical needs. The successful candidate will be confident, organized and caring. Someone who understands the importance of consistency and happy to make a long-term commitment to Ben and his team.
What’s great about this job:
You will be part of a great home care team; most of the team members have been with Ben for several years. Excellent career, training and upskilling opportunities and additional hours available if desired. Ben is a pure joy to work with and support!
Who is recruiting for this role?
Our client is using our Shortlist Service. Snap will screen applications to confirm the essential criteria for the position is met. The client will then continue the recruitment process. By applying for this vacancy, you agree to us sending your CV and contact details to our client.