RH1 | Waking Night Carer

Snap Care; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Snap Care is looking for a dedicated Waking Night Carer to assist a young man with complex needs during the night. This rewarding role involves monitoring the client, providing reassurance during seizures, and working effectively in a sole charge environment. You'll receive bespoke epilepsy training and support, making it a unique opportunity for someone compassionate and eager to learn.

Benefits

Bespoke epilepsy training

Ongoing support from healthcare professionals

Comfortable accommodation provided

Qualifications

• Experience with seizure management and care is desirable but not mandatory.
• Must be comfortable with learning client-specific training.
• Diligent and calm under pressure with a passion for supporting others.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the client throughout the night using a video monitor.
• Provide reassurance and comfort during seizures.
• Make instant decisions to ensure client safety.

Skills

Empathy

Attention to detail

Calmness

Ability to learn

Job description

Waking Night Carer Redhill, RH1. Two or three Waking Night shifts available for a dedicated, intuitive, and empathetic person keen to learn new skills and seeking a rewarding role assisting an incredible young man with complex needs. £18.20 Gross per Hour.

Nearest Tube/Station: Salfords
Wage/Salary: £18.20 gross per hour | £200.20 Gross per Shift
Driver Essential? No
Essential: Keen to learn new skills and participate in client specific training. You must be diligent, calm and have a genuine passion to assist and support others.
Desirable: Epilepsy / seizure management training and experience.
Start Date: ASAP
Days & Hours: 2 or 3 nights available per week, 9.00pm to 8.00am.
Family/Client Pets: Yes, friendly dog
Accommodation: Small, comfortable room / office space next to Tom’s bedroom with large screen video monitor in place.
Recruiter: Janet [e-mail] | Jade [e-mail]

About our client: It is our pleasure to introduce Tom, aged 30, Snap Care has the privilege of assisting (again!) in sourcing a new member to join him, his phenomenal family, and dedicated team. Tom is mobile, and with watchful support, he can enjoy regular physical activities such as triking, bowling and soft archery. Some of his other interests include going out for lunch/coffee, days at the beach, cinema/theatre, art, listening to music, attending church and being around his friends. Tom has a rare genetic condition, and as a result has drug resistant epilepsy and learning difficulties. He requires 2:1 support during waking hours, and 1:1 while asleep, physical support with personal care and all areas of his daily life, due to the severity of his epilepsy. Very detailed information will be provided regarding Tom’s epilepsy; how it impacts his daily life, and the procedure in place overnight. Tom has multiple seizures day and night, he has clusters, convulsions and absences. Tom is courageous, bright, gentle, sensitive, and incredibly tolerant, and his smiles will make your day!

Overview of role: Tom is typically settling down and in bed by 9.00pm and will drift off to sleep by himself with his Waking Night Carer observing and monitoring his movements through the video monitor screen in the adjoining room. The set-up to monitor Tom is excellent; you can zoom in to see him clearly. Tom will have seizures throughout the night so the Waking Night Carer must be extremely vigilant, and calm under pressure. When Tom comes out of his seizure(s), he is repositioned so that he can breathe freely and is monitored etc. all practical aspects to keep him safe. He also requires gentle reassurance and comfort. Tom’s parents are on hand if assistance is required, you will ring an alarm connected to their bedroom to alert that additional support is required. Tom is usually gently woken up in the morning, his seizures and their unpredictability and fluctuation determine how the next day is going to be for Tom. Most mornings he has breakfast in bed and enjoys drinking his coffee listening to Classic FM; when Snap Care dropped in via video, this is exactly what he was doing. You will be working within the moment in this role, making instant decisions and following a strict protocol.

Who this job would suit: A highly organised, conscientious, and detail-oriented person comfortable working waking night shifts on a predominately sole charge basis. Possessing the right kind of mindset; being gentle and diligent in their approach, and excited about learning. Experience is highly desirable, however due to the training and induction, the right person for this role may have limited seizure management or limited care experience.

What’s great about this job: Tom and his warrior family for one! Plus, excellent, bespoke Epilepsy training and ongoing support from ‘team Tom’ and other medical and healthcare professionals – genuinely an incredible opportunity.

Who is recruiting for this role? Our client is using our Shortlist Service. Snap Care 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. Please see our website for more information. Please note, unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for any of our vacancies.