Waking Night Carers for Young Man with Physical Disability. Job in London LilyLifestyle Jobs

Waking Night Carers / Evening PAs (females) in London SW13, to support a bright, charming 18-year-old young man who has a physical disability. 4 nights on, 4 nights off. Overnight support plus some evening social activities. £18.00 gross per hour, £32,850.00+ gross per year.

Salary/Wage: £18.00 gross per hour (weekdays). £20.00 weekends

Driving Requirements: A driver is preferred

Essential:

• Experience supporting a client with a physical disability, using hoists and manual handling, waking night experience.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain).
• Fluent English to support the client’s communication.
• Female applicants

Desirable:

• Similar interests: football, politics, history, gaming, Xbox and chess.
• Happy to travel abroad with the client later this year during his gap year for a minimum of 8 weeks on a rota basis with the other team members.

Start Date: ASAP

Days & Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.30pm to 7.30am. Weekends, 9.30pm to 7.30am (from 7.30pm if there is a social activity), on a rota basis: 4 nights on, 4 nights off

Accommodation Provided: Use of private sitting room while working

About the Client: We have had the pleasure of working with Rayan and his family since he was very young. Now 18 and studying for his A-Levels, Rayan is bright, witty and great company. He loves football, enjoys history, keeping up with politics, gaming, chatting and spending time with friends. Rayan has cerebral palsy. He has a cochlear implant, is a full-time wheelchair user and requires adult support for all personal care and healthcare needs. His home is fully adapted, including ceiling hoists. He communicates verbally and eats orally (he takes his time and definitely appreciates something sweet!).

The Role at a Glance: The core part of this role is to support Rayan overnight. He experiences spasms, can become stiff and needs support to change position during the night. This is a physical role and is always worked 2:1, so you will have a colleague on shift with you. We are recruiting a team of four. One Waking Night Carer will be based in a designated sitting room with a monitor, and one in Rayan’s bedroom. You’ll carry out regular checks and repositioning throughout the night, and Rayan will call out when he needs additional assistance. As any 18-year-old would, Rayan enjoys socialising. Some shifts may begin at 7.30pm if he is heading out with friends perhaps to the pub, cinema or theatre. The aim is to provide the right level of support while allowing him the space and confidence to enjoy his independence. You will play an important role in helping him build social confidence, maintain friendships and feel supported without feeling restricted.

This Job Would Suit: This role would suit a confident, positive and proactive female candidate who can offer natural, age-appropriate peer support someone who can fit in with his friends. You’ll be comfortable accompanying an 18-year-old into social and community settings, striking the right balance between being supportive and giving space. You will have waking night experience and be confident supporting someone with a physical disability. A friendly, down-to-earth personality, a good sense of humour and an interest in topics such as football, politics, history or gaming would be a great fit.

Why You’ll Love This Role: Spending time with Rayan he is bright, engaging and full of personality. Excellent work-life balance with 4 nights on, 4 nights off. Full training is provided, including guidance on physical support and physiotherapy stretches. You’ll be part of a small, supportive team making a genuine difference at an important stage of a young person’s life.

Legal & EEO Statement: If a specific gender is required, this is a genuine occupational requirement under para. 1, schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.