Description

Waking Night Carer in St Albans, AL4. Casual / Bank Contract is available for an experienced Waking Night Carer to assist a fabulous young lady with complex care and medical needs. £18.50 Gross Per Hour.

Nearest Station: St Albans

Salary/Wage: Weekdays £18.50 Gross Per Hour | Weekends £19.00 Gross Per Hour

Driving Requirements: No

Essential: Experienced Waking Night Carer. Confident supporting a client with complex needs including PEG feeding, manual handling and medication administration. Non-smoker/vaper. Good standard of spoken and written English. *Female applicants only.

Desirable: BiPAP, SATs monitoring, suctioning (training provided)

Start Date: ASAP

Days & Hours: Bank contract, every other weekend: Friday 10pm–8am or Saturday 10pm–8am. Additional bank hours for rota gaps (2 months’ notice). Weekday shifts: 10pm–7:30am

Pets in Home: Cat & Dog

Accommodation Provided: Carer’s lounge adjacent to client’s room and separate kitchen

Recruiter Contact: Rachael

About this child/client: Hannah is a lovely young lady approaching her 21st birthday. She enjoys having her nails done, cinema trips, coffee dates and being outdoors. She has cerebral palsy, visual impairment, global developmental delay and epilepsy (well controlled). She is a full-time wheelchair user and requires full support for manual handling, personal care and double incontinence. She has a PEG for all feeds, fluids and medication and may require oral suctioning. She uses BiPAP overnight. Hannah is non-verbal but communicates her preferences clearly through expressions and head movements. She lives with her mum, brother and family pets in a fully adapted home suited to her needs.

Overview of role: At the start of shift Hannah is usually settled in bed, with her final medication at midnight. You will provide waking night care, ensuring her comfort and safety throughout the night. Duties include monitoring SATs and heart rate, repositioning, personal care, PEG feeds, medication administration and suctioning or oxygen if required. You will keep her equipment clean and tidy and complete light laundry linked to her care during quieter periods. A carer’s lounge with TV is available when Hannah is sleeping. Maintaining Hannah’s dignity, explaining tasks and offering gentle reassurance are essential. This role provides the opportunity to build a warm and meaningful connection while supporting her health and wellbeing.

Who this role would suit: A kind, calm and gentle *female Waking Night Carer who is reliable, attentive, organised and intuitive to Hannah’s needs. You will be confident with complex care, patient, and able to engage warmly with Hannah while maintaining professional boundaries.

What’s great about this job: You’ll be working in a well-equipped, beautifully adapted home with a supportive and friendly family. Many carers have been with Hannah for over a decade, reflecting the positive working environment. Full training is provided in all complex care areas, including suctioning and BiPAP, enabling you to feel confident and supported in your role.

Recruitment Process: Snap Care is managing the full recruitment process, including shortlisting, recruiter interviews and employer interviews.

Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for any of our vacancies.

If a specific gender is required, this is a genuine occupational requirement under paragraph 1, schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

Ad ID: 5417517550