Waking Night Care Assistant for a Physically Disabled Man

We are looking for a PA to provide constant observation and manual handling for a gentleman with severe physical disabilities. The client uses a BIPAP ventilator. No previous experience of these machines is required as training will be provided. The client has an electric, profiling bed with a sliding sheet system to aid easy repositioning.

Start: ASAP

Shift pattern: Friday & Saturday nights

Hours: Nights - 10.30PM - 08.30am

Location: Salisbury

Pay: £15 p/h

Holidays: 5.6 weeks holiday pro rata

About the Job

Our client is confident in his ability and will instruct you when they require support. At times this role can be challenging, and you will need experience in dealing with complex care needs in the past. The client lives in his family home with the support of like-minded individuals to assist him with:

Personal Care
Health Care
Social Support
Daily Living
Housekeeping / Domestic duties

Full training in our client's particular requirements will be provided.

About our Client

Our client is looking to recruit a team of Personal Assistants to add to the current team he has in place. He has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and is a keen sports fan, particularly football being a season ticket holder at Tottenham Hotspur. He obtained his degree and Masters in Creative Writing from Winchester University and enjoys writing screenplays. He relies on the assistance of dedicated caregivers to maintain their independence and well-being. Your responsibilities will encompass every aspect of daily life to ensure their comfort and quality of life.

As written by him…

"I have a varied number of hobbies and interests, including growing chilli peppers in the garden, and playing video games especially Halo and FIFA. I really like music and film especially Inception and The Departed just to name a few. I love sport and will watch pretty much anything. Unfortunately, I do support Tottenham Hotspur and have a season ticket for my sins (Arsenal fans may apply but please have mercy!). Still, if sport isn’t your thing then don’t worry, I’m sure we will find something to chat about (maybe not clothes and make-up mind!).

I ideally need a carer who is positive, friendly and hardworking. I will always treat a carer with respect and am usually a polite, mild-mannered gentleman. My care is obviously important to me and I have a routine that works. I will need my carer to be genuinely warm-hearted, patient, and empathetic.

I look forward to working with you."

Applicant should be:

Reliable

Respectful of the clients home and family

Understanding of the role

Friendly

Clean and tidy appearance

Fluent in English

Physical fitness, patience and a caring nature

Strong communication and listening skills

Mature and responsible attitude

Have own transport

Ideally have previous care experience.

Non-smoker preferred

Hours 10:30pm - 08:30am (subject to change) exact timings may be less but PA’s will always be paid for set number of hours per shift.

Duties include:

Repositioning

Providing drinks

Keeping a care record

Ensuring that the ventilator tubes are positioned correctly.

Application Process: To apply, please submit a cover letter describing your interests and explaining why you would be a suitable candidate for this unique and rewarding position.

Training and Development: Full training in the client's particular needs will be provided, making this an ideal opportunity for individuals without previous care experience. You will also have on-call support from our client coordinator team.

About Us: AskJules is committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We are agents for university students with physical disabilities, providing personal, academic, and social support. AskJules is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate screening, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Waking Night Care Assistant for a Physically Disabled Man