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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 the client's condition, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Personal Care: Assist with any personal care needs during the night, such as helping with toileting, repositioning, or changing bedding and clothing as necessary.
• 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 behavioral 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.
• 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.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working hours
• Paid training and development opportunities
• Supportive team environment

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their experience and suitability for the role to info@maidstonehomecare.com using Night Sit JF1-194 in the subject line by 23/09/2024

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Expected start date: 13/10/2024