Waking night female personal assistant

The Rowan Organisation; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A care support organization is seeking a Waking Night Female Personal Assistant in Hoddesdon. The role involves supporting a 26-year-old with Aicardi Syndrome during the night by providing personal care and assistance with medication. Candidates should have experience with disabled adults, be patient, and possess excellent communication skills. This position offers training for needed medical procedures and a competitive hourly rate of £18 for 24 hours a week over two nights.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care and support to individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to handle medical and medication support as needed.
• Understanding of privacy and confidentiality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support a young lady with Aicardi Syndrome during waking night hours.
• Assist with personal care, including showering and dressing.
• Provide medication support as instructed in the care plan.
• Maintain cleanliness and general upkeep of the home.

Skills

Experience working with disabled adults and familiar with epilepsy

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Patient and supportive

Friendly and outgoing

Respectful of the employer’s dignity

Honest, reliable, and trustworthy

Thorough understanding of personal safety

Understanding of risks

Willingness to undergo any training

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Reference: MB-HM-Hoddesdon

Job Title: Waking night female personal assistant

Responsible to: The employer

Hours: 2 waking nights a week (24 Hours)

Preferred nights: Sun/Tues/Thurs (discussed at interview)

Time: 20:30-08:30

Hourly Rate of Pay: £18.00 Per Hour

Based at: The home address in Hoddesdon – EN11

Job Purpose

You will be supporting a 26‑year‑old lady with Aicardi Syndrome who lives at home with her parents, younger brothers and her two cocker spaniels. The young lady has epilepsy, so the candidate will need to be buccal trained. Training can be provided. She requires constant supervision; this is a waking night role where you will spend some time with the young lady watching films or playing games/jigsaws before she settles to bed. She enjoys watching films, listening to music and sometimes she can stand and have a little dance.

Personal Care

There are aspects of personal care involving showering, dressing and support using the bathroom. The employer will provide any necessary training.

Medication

Support with medication needs as instructed in the care plan. Training provided.

Domestic Care

Cleaning and general maintenance of the home, preparing snacks and drinks.

Personal Specification

• Experience working with disabled adults and familiar with epilepsy
• Patient and supportive
• Friendly and outgoing
• Honest, reliable, and trustworthy
• Respectful of the employer’s dignity at all times
• Understand the need for privacy and confidentiality
• Have a thorough understanding of personal safety
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to undergo any training highlighted by the employer
• Some knowledge and understanding of risks
• Awareness and knowledge of equal opportunities

This post is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check at the employer’s request prior to commencing employment. This is confidential and at no cost to yourself.

The post carries a 6‑month probationary period.

Disclaimer

The Rowan Organisation is acting on behalf of a third party and will not be your employer, nor responsible for any actions arising out of your employment.