Waking Night Carer in Chigwell, Essex, IG7. 2 x 12.5 hour shifts available to support an engaging, bright and cheeky 6-year-old boy, with quadriplegic cerebral palsy and epilepsy. Offering up to £19.20 per hour / £240.00 per shift.

Nearest Tube/Station: Chigwell or Grange Hill
Wage/Salary: Weekdays: £17.20 per hour or £215.00 per shifts | Weekends: £19.20 per hour / £240.00 per shift. £22,300.00 + per annum. All figures quoted in gross.
Driver Essential? No
Essential: Experienced Waking Night Carer, paediatric / childcare and epilepsy / seizure management experience. Non-smoker / vaper.
Start Date: ASAP
Days & Hours: 2 x 12.5-hour shifts per week. 7.00pm – 7.30am. The nights will be set shifts on a permanent basis. Thursdays are not required. Please outline your availability on application.
Family/Client Pets: Not applicable
Accommodation: Staff room available for use on shift
Recruiter: Jade  (url removed)

About this client/child: Snap has had the pleasure of working with Ben since he was a toddler, and he is now 6 years old!! He lives in his family home in Chigwell with Mummy, Daddy and 2-year-old brother. He has quadriplegic cerebral palsy and epilepsy (controlled with daily medication). Ben enjoys playing, exploring the world in his power chair, sensory play and watching his favourite TV shows. He has a great sense of humour and expresses his likes and dislikes through gestures, vocalization and is beginning to use his AAC device as well as “Now and Next” cards to support his communication. He has a small, dedicated care team providing 1:1 day and night support; with an opening for a waking night carer to join.

Overview of role: Ben is sensory sensitive and can be shy in new situations, therefore his Waking Night Carer will be calm with the ability to gently build a rapport with him. A typical night starts at 7.00pm after a full handover, the waking night carer will assist Ben with his bedtime routine, administer medication, settle him off to sleep, and continuously observe via a video monitor and record all movements throughout the night on an electronic log. Ben will require assistance throughout the night, and soothing back to sleep, repositioning, or personal care. The waking night carer will manage the morning routine until 7.30am, when a team member or Ben’s Mum or Dad will take over. Thursdays are not available, however all other night shifts are; and if you are seeking more than 2 nights per week, our client can potentially offer additional hours.

Who this job would suit: A calm, patient and kind waking night carer that naturally uses a holistic approach to their work. You will be experienced in a waking night carer role supporting children, with excellent communication skills. For this role it is essential that you can offer 2 nights cover each week, these shifts will be set. Non smoker / vaper essential.

What’s great about this job: Current Snap team members supporting Ben highly recommend this role, there is excellent training opportunities available and ongoing support and supervision from Ben’s case management and therapy team. A wonderful role, supporting a charming young chap!

Who is recruiting for this role? Our client is using our Shortlist Service. Snap Care will screen applications to confirm the essential criteria for the position is met. The client will then continue the recruitment process. By applying for this vacancy, you agree to us sending your CV and contact details to our client. Please see our website for more information.  Please note, unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for any of our vacancies.