Job Ref: 215734621

Date: 2022-02-04 09:39:42

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Title: Waking Night Carers

Location: Chalfont St Giles, HP8

Nearest Tube/Station: Chalfont

Wage: Up to £18.00 Gross per hour 

Driver Essential? Preferrable, with own car to access the family home

Car Owner Required? Yes

Essential: Waking night Experience and confident working with children with complex needs. Non-smoker *This role is open to female applicants only

Start Date: ASAP

Days & Hours: 7 night shifts (between two Waking Night Carers): Monday to Sunday, 9.00pm to 8.00am

Family/Client Pets: Small dog and cat

Recruiter: Rachael – (url removed)

About this client/child:

Leo 5 is a sweet little boy who loves being with people. He has four limb cerebral palsy with high muscle tone that is painful for him at times. He has no functional movement in his arms or legs and is unable to sit unsupported or weight bear. Leo is a wheelchair user and has hoists for transfers. Leo is non-verbal, but those who know him, can identify when he is comfortable and happy. He is registered blind and has a hearing impairment. Leo has epilepsy and receives all food and fluid via a PEG.

Overview of role:

We have a great opportunity for two *Female Waking Night Carers to join Leo’s team. Nights will always be 2:1 and you will either be working alongside a qualified nurse or an experienced Support Worker. During the nights the care team will administer Leo’s medication, assist with his personal care, reposition him, closely monitor for seizures, administer suctioning, and prepare for the next day (including domestic tasks- cleaning, ironing, washing syringes, preparing food). Leo requires constant supervision and cannot be left alone even for a few minutes. You will have access to a comfortable chair and a kitchen for food and drinks. As two carers are on shift, regular breaks can be taken. The shifts available are Monday to Sunday 9.00 pm to 8.00 am, when applying please confirm your preferred nights. £16.00 gross during weekday and £18.00 gross during weekends.

Who this job would suit:

We are looking for caring and compassionate Waking Night Carers who can work closely with Leo’s parents and Leo’s small team. Candidates should have previous waking night experience and be confident to support a young child with complex needs. Due to the location of the house, it is preferrable to have your own transport. 

What’s great about this job:

You will have the opportunity to work with a full multi-disciplinary team and be provided training in: First Aid, PEG management and medication administration, Moving and Handling, Speech and language therapy, Physiotherapy programme and OT support.

Who is recruiting for this role?

We are working in association with a case manager on this vacancy; they will be carrying out all recruitment, including shortlisting and interviewing. By applying for this vacancy, you agree to Snap Care sending your CV and contact details directly to our client for their consideration. Please see our website for more info on how Snap works with associated companies/clients.

Please note:

*Where a specific gender is stated as essential, gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance to paragraph 1, of schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for female or male worker to work with our client.

** Mandatory Vaccinations. This vacancy may be subject to mandatory Coronavirus vaccinations. Snap Care are waiting for confirmation from the government. Please see the for the latest updates

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