Job Title: Awake Night Sit Carer - Female (Requested by family to have female carers only)
Location: West Malling, Kent
Job Type: Part-time/Full-time (Overnight shifts)
Immediate Start
Salary: £12.96 per hour
Reports To: Operations Manager
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Job Summary: We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Awake Night Sit Carer to provide overnight care and support to a lovely couple in their home. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safety, comfort, and well-being of clients throughout the night. This role requires attentiveness and the ability to respond quickly to any needs or emergencies that may arise during the night.
Key Responsibilities:
* Overnight Supervision: Stay awake and vigilant throughout the night to monitor a couple, predominantly the husband who has (FTD) Frontotemporal dementia.
* Dementia Experience: Must have previous experience of dementia (FTD) Frontotemporal dementia
* Personal Care: Assist with any personal care needs during the night.
* Emotional Support: Provide companionship and emotional reassurance to clients who may be anxious or have difficulty sleeping.
* Emergency Response: Respond promptly to any medical or behavioural emergencies, following established protocols and alerting appropriate authorities if needed.
* Documentation: Keep accurate records of the client's condition and any incidents that occur during the night, reporting these to the Care Manager or relevant health professionals.
* Household Assistance: Perform light housekeeping duties as needed, such as tidying up, preparing simple snacks, or ensuring the environment is safe and clean.
* Communication: Maintain clear and effective communication with the daytime care team, providing detailed handovers and updates on the client's status.
Qualifications:
* Experience: Previous experience in a similar role as a carer or health care assistant is preferred with previous experience in (FTD) Frontotemporal dementia
* Training: Relevant care qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care) are desirable but not mandatory; on-the-job training can be provided.
* Skills: Strong observational and communication skills, with the ability to stay alert and respond quickly to client needs.
* Personality: Compassionate, patient, and able to provide calm reassurance during the night.
* Physical Ability: Capable of assisting with mobility and personal care, including lifting and repositioning clients as necessary.
Working Hours:
This position requires awake overnight shifts, typically from 22:00-07:00. Shifts may vary based on client needs.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Flexible working hours
* Paid training and development opportunities
* Supportive team environment
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their experience and suitability for the role to using Awake Night Sit in the subject line.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temp to perm, Zero hours contract
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: £12.96 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Application question(s):
* The family have requested female only carers. Are you female?
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person