We are currently seeking two part time nighttime support workers to join a brand-new team for Jake. Due to sustaining a hypoxic brain injury at the time of his birth, Jake presents with the conditions of cerebral palsy and epilepsy
The support workers will work independently with Jake for up a minimum of 22 hours and a maximum of 33 hours per week (2 to 3 nights per week).
Shifts are from 21.00 until 08.00 Monday to Friday
Jake has a wonderful new downstairs bedroom and wet room; hence, his night care will take place away from the bedrooms of his family members. Jake can be wakeful at night; hence applicants need to be aware of the need to be active for the night shifts duration.
Pay and Other Benefits
* £ 17.00 per hour weekday nights
* £19.00 per hour after midnight on Friday night until 08:00 Saturday morning.
* 5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro-rata)
* Sick Pay
* Full induction
* Pay to attend supervision and training
* Mileage rates
* Access to Ben Holden Ltd employee assistance programme
* Access to Ben Holden Ltd discount scheme
We are a Case Management company, commissioned to provide supervision and management to staff who are employed by the person they work for. When you join a team working with Ben Holden Ltd, you will receive excellent support from a specialist Case Manager and Registered Manager, access to exceptional training to develop your professional knowledge and expertise, and the benefit of forming a meaningful relationship with the person you will be working with, to make a real difference to their life.
Roles and Responsibilities of the Job:
* Assisting Jake to achieve a restful night's sleep. Jake will require full supervision for the duration of the night
* Administering oral medication to Jake and managing medication stock levels
* Providing personal care for Jake ensuring he always remains comfortable
* Providing safe moving and handling
* Assisting Jake to meet his hygiene needs and get dressed
* Undertaking Child Specific and Mandatory Training
* Maintain accurate and timely records
* Working in a family home environment
We welcome applications from candidates with the following –
* Experience of working within a family home
* Experience of working night shifts
* Experience of supporting children with complex health needs and disabilities
* The ability to adhere to care plans and risk management plans
* The ability to communicate professionally and maintain professional boundaries
* Experience of supporting children who may exhibit challenging behaviour
* Understanding of the conditions of cerebral palsy and epilepsy
Closing date: 28th September
Please note the job may be re-opened if we have no suitable candidates by the closing date.
To apply, please submit a CV, this will be reviewed and you may be contacted to provide some further information to progress your application. It is important that this is returned.
BHL is committed to the protection of individuals from avoidable harm and abuse. All successful applicants will undergo an Enhanced DBS (with barred list) checks (at the expense of the employer). This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, and it's a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for this role. We will require a full job history and evidence of your conduct at work (for roles involved in working with vulnerable groups), and will seek both professional and employment references before employment commences.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £17.00-£19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 22 – 33 per week
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* Health & wellbeing programme
Application question(s):
* Are you available to work any night of the week - Monday to Friday for 22 or 33 hours per week?
Language:
* English (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person