GU3 | Waking Night Carer

Snap Childcare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare agency is seeking an experienced Waking Night Carer for Harry, an engaging 6-year-old boy with complex medical needs. This fulfilling role involves providing specialized overnight care while receiving comprehensive training. Ideal candidates will have a background in complex care or childcare, ensuring a positive, calm environment for Harry.

Benefits

Comprehensive person-centred training

Opportunity to develop further skills

Qualifications

• Experience in complex care with children is essential.
• Must be a non-smoker.
• Positive and calm attitude necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Harry's bedtime routine and monitor his needs throughout the night.
• Administer PEG feed and fluids in the morning.
• Document all activities accurately.

Skills

Complex Care Experience

Childcare Experience

Patience

Calm Demeanor

Job description

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client/child:

Harry is a 6-year-old boy who is happy, engaging, and cheeky. He loves music, painting, sensory activities, and playing with his two younger brothers. Harry enjoys long walks listening to birds and nature sounds. He has significant complex care and medical needs, requiring 1:1 / 2:1 support from a dedicated care team 24/7. Harry has cerebral palsy, dysphagia, epilepsy with regular seizures, a PEG for nutrition, fluids, and medication, and requires suctioning. He has visual and hearing impairments and uses a wheelchair. Harry is susceptible to chest infections, and daily chest physiotherapy is provided. He communicates using Eye Gaze. Harry's family is loving and supportive, recognizing the importance of his care team in his development, and maintaining a professional and pleasant home environment.

Overview of role:
Harry needs an experienced waking night carer to assist with his bedtime routine and attend to his needs during the night. There may be a sleeping night carer on shift who can be woken if needed; their usual day starts at a set time to support the morning routine. The role involves actively monitoring Harry, following protocols during seizures, repositioning, personal care, and observing for distress. In the mornings, you'll administer his PEG feed and fluids, help soothe Harry, and ensure he gets rest before school. All activities are to be accurately documented. Additional shifts are available for cover during leave periods.

Who this job would suit:
A positive, calm, and dedicated Waking Night Carer with excellent complex care experience, preferably with paediatric or childcare background. Non-smoker only.

What’s great about this job:
Harry is an adorable and cheerful young boy. Support is provided with comprehensive person-centred training on his care and medical needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop skills further.

Who is recruiting for this role? The client will continue the recruitment process. By applying, you agree to your CV and contact details being shared with the client. For more information.