[Part Time - £16p/h] Overnight Support Worker SEN Child in Urmston
Overnight caregiver needed to support a 14-year-old with Muscular Dystrophy and Autism. Ideal for students—quiet shifts, paid training, and rewarding work in a supportive, in family-home. £16/hour.
What are you going to do:
Overnight Caregiver for Child with Muscular Dystrophy and Autism
Location: Residential Home Address (Trafford)
Job Type: Part-Time 9.5 hours per week minimum
Job Hours: Permanent Position either Thursday/Friday/Saturday Overnight 2200-0730
There will be regular opportunities for extra shifts to cover holidays for the right candidate
This job would be suitable for students as it allows for periods of downtime, during which studies can be completed once all general responsibilities are fulfilled
Responsibilities:
- Provide overnight care and support for our daughter, including repositioning, administering medications through her peg, and assisting with intimate care (such as changing) // training paid & provided
- Stay actively awake and attentive throughout the night to address any needs or discomfort our daughter may have.
- Effectively communicate and interact with our daughter using patience and understanding, recognising her communication preferences and limitations.
- Complete necessary documentation related to medication administration, care routines, and any significant events during the night.
Expected start date: As soon as possible
What we offer
- Study-Friendly overnight shifts
- Paid training and certification
- Casual/Comfy dress code
- Regular opportunities for extra shifts/overtime
- Free On-Site parking
- Pension Scheme (optional)
What we ask
- No minimum education required
- Communication
- Friendly
- Compassionate
- Willingness to learn
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Extra information
About Us: We are a compassionate and caring family seeking an Overnight Caregiver to provide dedicated support for our 14 year-old daughter who has Muscular Dystrophy and Autism. We are committed to finding an individual who is patient, empathetic, and reliable. Our priority is to ensure her comfort, safety, and overall well-being during the overnight hours.
Requirements:
- Compassionate understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with Muscular Dystrophy and Autism.
- Reliable and punctual for expected shift
- Must adhere to our family's guidelines and routines regarding the care of our daughter.
- Applicant must be over the age of 18.
- Subject to enhanced DBS check.
Additional Information:
- Caregiver must bring their own food and refreshments, as access to the kitchen is not available during the overnight shift.
- Our daughter must not be left alone, except when the caregiver needs to use the attached bathroom for personal needs.
- The bathroom is conveniently located next to the bedroom for ease of access.
- Opportunity to engage in personal tasks during quiet periods, as long as it does not disrupt the caregiving responsibilities.
- Status
- Closed
- Education Level
- College, Secondary School, University
- Location
- Urmston
- Working hours per week
- 9
- Type of Contract
- Casual / Part Time Jobs, Evening Job, Weekend
- Salary indication
- £16.00 Per Hour
- Responsible for
- Providing overnight care for a 14 year old with complex needs
- Profession type
- Health / Medical , Home Care
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- Yes
- Languages
- English
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