Waking Night Carer

SNAP Care; London; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider seeks a dedicated Waking Night Carer to support an 18-year-old with complex medical needs in Stanmore. The role involves managing her care during the night, ensuring her comfort and safety, and requires experience in complex care. Ideal candidates will be reliable, team-oriented, and possess excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Excellent training and ongoing support

Professional team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in complex care (PEG, suctioning) is essential.
• Reliable, caring, and team-oriented candidates preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support Winnie during her bedtime/night routine.
• Manage health, care, and medical needs.
• Ensure safety and comfort while monitoring.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Team-oriented

Job description

Waking Night Carer, HA7. Full-time position available for a professional Waking Night Carer, experienced in complex care to join a team providing 2:1 support to Winnie, an 18-year-old living in Stanmore. Salary: £46,900.00 + Gross per Annum

Position Details

1. Nearest Tube/Station: Stanmore Underground Station
2. Wage/Salary: £18.80 Weekdays, £20.80 Weekends, £46,900.00 + Gross per Annum
3. Driver Essential? Not applicable
4. Essential Experience: Supporting children or young adults with complex care and medical needs, including suctioning and PEG feeds; confident in all aspects of manual handling; experience working waking nights; non-smoker/vaper. This role is open to Female applicants only.
5. Start Date: ASAP
6. Days & Hours: 4 shifts per week, 8.00pm to 8.00am, including a mixture of weekdays and weekends on a rota basis.
7. Family/Client Pets: Yes, one friendly Labrador
8. Accommodation: Staff room for use whilst on duty
9. Recruiter: Jade Janet

About Winnie

Winnie is an 18-year-old with Cerebral Palsy (GMFCS Level 5), scoliosis, and Dystonia. She requires oral suctioning, nebulisers, and has a Gastrojejunostomy for nutrition, fluids, and medication. Winnie uses a wheelchair and communicates via switches. She enjoys hobbies like music, movies, and arts and crafts. Winnie lives in a fully adapted home in Stanmore with her mum, attends college, and has a therapy room.

Role Overview

The Waking Night Carer will support Winnie during her bedtime/night routine, managing her health, care, and medical needs. The role involves active monitoring, suctioning, repositioning, and ensuring Winnie’s safety and comfort. The team works collaboratively to provide quality sleep for Winnie. Part-time options may be considered.

Candidate Profile

Ideal candidates will have experience in complex care (PEG, suctioning), be reliable, caring, and team-oriented. Excellent communication, organizational skills, and accurate documentation are essential. Female candidates only.

Benefits

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference, with excellent training, ongoing support, and a professional team environment.

Recruitment Process

Our client uses the Shortlist Service. Applications will be screened to meet essential criteria. By applying, you consent to your CV and contact details being shared with the client. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Note

Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement under paragraph 1 of schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, hence only female applicants are considered for this role.