Job Description

About us

Joy Household -private residence, client lives in own home with family , supported by a team of carers.

RESPONSIBILITES

Complex Care - WAKING NIGHT ROLE (not sleeping or on call)

You will be responsible to provide waking night care to young adult with complex health needs.

This young adult is quadriplegic and totally dependant on carers for daily living. He really enjoys drama, music therapy, baking, rebound therapy, arts and crafts and hydrotherapy. He is non verbal but uses symbols and an eye gaze to communicate. He is PEG fed, past experience of PEG feeding is essential. He requires full support for personal care and daily living.

WE OFFER:

Great rates of pay available 18.20-20.20/hr Flexible working hours available. 28 days of paid holiday per year and 8 bank holidays paid (Pro rata) Full support from the excellent established care team. Range of shifts 6hrs-12hrs, Part time work 1 to 3 shifts/week

CARER REQUIREMENT

We are looking for conscientious, dedicated individuals to join our team

Good communication skills, experience of clients who are non verbal is preferable (eg symbols) and use of Eye gaze equipment, PEG Feeding, Suctioning, sats monitoring, epilepsy experience is preferable A minimum of at least 3-years Care experience in complex care needs (PEG feeding, suction) Must be flexible and available to cover occasional shifts during weekends. Full drivers' license own vehicle is essential (Not on a bus route route) Bank account in the UK Written and spoken English to an intermediate level Must be in good health and have a good attendance record. Have the right to work in the UK Must be a non-smoker
Expected start date: ASAP

Job Types: Full-time, part-time, Permanent,

Salary: 38,000-42,00 per year (pro rata)

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekends
Experience:

Care Assistant in complex care : minimum 3years (essential) Care assistant in paediatrics or young adults (not elderly) Work experience in special needs school/college (ideal but not essential)
Location: Oxfordshire

Licence:

Driving licence (Required)
Work remotely:

No
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 39,000.00-42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress On-site parking
Application question(s):

Must own and be able to drive a car/from workplace (not on a bus route).
Experience:

manual handling/hoisting: 3 years (required) PEG feeding : 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person