Waking Night Carer | Essex | CM11

Overview

Waking Night Carer, Essex, CM11. Exciting opportunity available for an experienced Waking Night Carer to support a cheeky chap with complex care and medical needs. 2 x 12 Hour shifts each week. Offering up to £222.48 Gross per Shift.

  • Nearest Station: Billericay
  • Salary/Wage: Weekday: £16.48 / £197.76 | Weekend: £18.54 / £222.48 | Gross per Hour / Shift
  • Driving Requirements: Not applicable
  • Essential: Experience working waking night shifts, and manual handling.
  • Desirable: Experience in mini button / PEG management and working within a family home
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Days & Hours: 8.00pm to 8.00am. Week 1: Friday and Saturday | Week 2: Friday and Sunday. 8.00pm to 8.00am
  • Pets in Home: Not applicable
  • Recruiter Contact: Suhada | Jade

About the Client

Frankie is 9 years old and lives at home with Mum, Dad, and his two younger sisters. Frankie is an engaging, sociable, happy, and determined chap who strives for his independence. He leads a busy life and has a long list of hobbies and interests. He loves playing games, story time, listening to music, watching the footie with Dad, going for walks, spending time with his friends…the list goes on, and on! Frankie has epilepsy and quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy, which affects his cognitive and physical abilities. He uses Eye Gaze Technology and PECs to support his communication. He is a wheelchair user and receives his fluid, nutrition (blended diet), and medication via a mini button PEG. Recently, Frankie underwent surgery for an ITB Pump to help with his muscle spasms/dystonia; this has already made a huge improvement. He is supported on a 2:1 basis by his dedicated care team, providing around the clock support.

The Role at a Glance

The shift starts with a full handover from your colleague regarding Frankie’s day. Typically, when you arrive Frankie will be settled in bed. This is an active waking night shift with an established routine in place which includes administering medication and PEG management, completing nightly logs and paperwork. Frankie’s sleep is unpredictable; there will be nights when he needs you by bedside, on other nights he may only wake for a short period of time. If settled there is a portable video-audio monitor so that you can get on with completing other duties such as Frankie’s laundry, washing syringes or replenishing stock. There is a sleeping carer on shift each night to assist you when Frankie requires personal care, repositioning etc.

This Job Would Suit

A compassionate and dedicated Waking Night Carer with excellent communication skills. Previous experience with manual handling is essential. You must have a true passion for supporting young people to reach their full potential.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Supporting Frankie and having the opportunity to work with him is of course the best part of this role; however, his parents and MDT are extremely supportive and invest in Frankie’s care team to continually upskill and provide excellent training opportunities. An opportunity not to be missed! Apply today to join Team Frankie!

Recruitment Process

This vacancy is being managed through Snap Care’s Shortlist Service. We will review all applications and verify the essential criteria are met before passing suitable CVs and contact details to our client/case manager, who will continue the recruitment process directly. By applying, you consent to your details being shared with our client.

Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for any of our vacancies.

If a specific gender is required, this is a genuine occupational requirement under paragraph 1, schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

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