Waking night carer
London NW3
Hourly Rate: £17.66 per hour
Hours Per Week: Bank Worker Shifts 10am 7pm with some flexibility required.
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Reference: SOLOCHS
ABOUT THE ROLE
I am an elderly lady living with dementia. I live in my own home with my husband and a live-in carer who supports me every day. I require 2:1 support for personal care, and I have a small team of personal assistants (PAs) who help me throughout the day for around 9 hours.
I need support with personal care such as washing, dressing, and continence care. I also need help with preparing meals and drinks, and support to eat and stay hydrated.
Interaction is important to me although Im no longer able to communicate verbally, I enjoy companionship, gentle conversation, and reassurance throughout the day.
Im looking for a warm, reliable person to join my little circle of support someone who can step in when one of my PAs is on holiday or unwell. Youd be helping me feel safe and supported in my familiar surroundings, which means a great deal to me.
Applicants need to be female to support me with my personal care needs.
ABOUT YOU
The ideal person will live locally to me and be able to work flexibly sometimes at short notice, including the occasional weekend or evening if needed. Youll be calm, kind, and patient, with a gentle approach that helps me feel at ease.
You dont need to be an expert in dementia, but some experience would be helpful or at least a willingness to learn and adapt as things change for me.
Youll need to be comfortable working in someones home and respecting our routines. Being able to work well alongside others is important, as youll often be part of a team, supporting me together with my husband or another PA.
BENEFITS
In return for your dedication, youll 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).
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