Waking night female personal assistant

The Rowan Organisation; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a compassionate and dedicated waking night personal assistant to support a young lady with Aicardi Syndrome. This role involves providing personal care, assisting with medication, and ensuring a safe and comfortable environment during the night. The ideal candidate will have experience working with vulnerable adults, be patient and supportive, and possess excellent communication skills. Join a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone's life while enjoying a flexible schedule. If you are reliable, trustworthy, and eager to contribute positively, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with vulnerable adults is essential.
• Patience and excellent communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Support a young lady with Aicardi Syndrome during waking nights.
• Assist with personal care, medication, and domestic tasks.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable adults

Patience

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of personal safety

Knowledge of equal opportunities

Education

Buccal training (can be provided)

Job description

Job Reference: MB-HM-HWE

Job Title: Waking night female personal assistant

Responsible to: The employer

Hours: 2 Waking nights a week (24 Hours)

(Sun/Tues/Thurs preferred nights but this can be discussed at interview stage)

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 2 cocker spaniels. The young lady has epilepsy, so the candidate will need to be buccal trained; training can be provided. The young lady requires constant supervision, this is for a waking night role where you will spend some time with her 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 involved in this role including showering, dressing, and support using the bathroom. The employer will provide any necessary training.

Medication: You will be required to support with medication needs as instructed in the care plan. The employer will provide any necessary training.

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

To perform such other duties as may reasonably be required.

Personal Specification

1. Have experience of working with vulnerable adults.
2. Be patient and supportive.
3. Be friendly and outgoing.
4. Be honest, reliable, and trustworthy.
5. Be respectful of the employer’s dignity at all times.
6. Understand the need for privacy and confidentiality.
7. You should have a thorough understanding of personal safety.
8. Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
9. A willingness to undergo any training highlighted by the employer.
10. You should have some knowledge and understanding of risks.
11. Have an 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.