Waking Night Carer REF: SOLOCDY

Solo Support Services; Oxford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A compassionate waking night carer is needed in Oxford to support a teenager with complex health needs. The role involves personal care, medication administration, and ensuring comfort during the night. Applicants should be female and able to build trusting relationships. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, including holiday and pension schemes.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday per year

Company pension scheme

Cash Back Health Plan

Free training and development

Wellbeing and support tools

Star of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Assist with personal care and medication administration.
• Support with moving and handling needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight care and support for a teenager with complex health issues.
• Build good relationships to ensure comfort and trust.

Skills

Personal Care

Medication Administration

Communication

Job description

Waking night carerOxford OX4Hourly Rate: £18.04 per hourHours Per Week: Bank hours – waking nights 8:00pm – 8:00amVacancy Type: PermanentJob Reference: SOLOCDYABOUT THE ROLEI am a teenager...

Location

Oxford, South East

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SOLOCDY

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Waking night carer

Oxford OX4

Hourly Rate: £18.04 per hour

Hours Per Week: Bank hours – waking nights 8:00pm – 8:00am

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Job Reference: SOLOCDY

ABOUT THE ROLE

I am a teenager who enjoys playing on my iPad and games consoles with my brothers.I also enjoy spending time with my carers. I have a lot of complex health issues for which I need support to help me to maintain a healthy lifestyle.I can communicate well and have good awareness of my complex needs and the support that I require.It is important to me to build good relationships with my PA’s to ensure that I feel comfortable at night knowing you will be there to care for me.

ABOUT YOU

You will be required to assist me with all aspects of my personal care as well as supporting me the administration of my medication, my moving and handling needs to include all transfers and regular turning during the night, my ventilation needs and suctioning when as required.I am looking for someone to join my current team who is able to provide cover for annual leave, sickness and emergencies as and when required.Applicants need to be female to support me with my personal care needs.

BENEFITS

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive rate of pay in addition to:

● 5.6 weeks holiday per year (pro-rata for part-time positions).

● Company pension scheme after 3 months’ service, subject to the scheme rules.

● Opportunity to join our Cash Back Health Plan, after successful completion of the probation period.

● Free training and development for all roles.

● Access to wellbeing and support tools.

● ‘Star of the Month’ rewards and ‘Long Service Awards’.

And so much more!

SAFER RECRUITMENT

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and are exempt from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As part of our Safer Recruitment practices, any offer of employment will be conditional pending receipt of two satisfactory references (see our Safer Recruitment Policy for more information).

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in applying for the position, please send a covering letter and your CV to [e-mail] or please ring the office on: 0345 241 5565 to request an application form.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and promote accessibility and inclusivity for all. Solo Support Services is committed to the recruitment and promotion of all on the basis of ability and suitability for the role irrespective of disability, race, gender, health, social class, sexual preference, marital status, nationality, religion, employment status or age. Our organisation is committed to treating your application fairly on these grounds.Please be advised that decisions regarding applications and employment are made in conjunction with our client. Therefore, applications will be shared with them for consideration.

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