Hourly Personal Care Assistant - Night Staff

Our client lives in Zone 1 in central London and undertakes their PhD in Management Research at Kings College London. They are looking for a team of intuitive, friendly and inclusive care assistants that will support them throughout the night, ensuring that care is delivered in a respectful and discreet manner. As this is a waking night, you will be required to monitor a video feed to keep to eye on any seizure activity throughout the night. There are spaces around the building that you can make use of to do this, including the common room, kitchen area and library.

As well as responding to seizures, you will assist them with:

The client also has an assistance dog and requires help with managing the tasks that come with keeping him healthy, safe and happy! For a waking night, this would involve taking him out for his night time wee, and going out for a walk with the client and the dog in the morning before the shift ends.

Our client is an active and fun loving individual who embraces all the opportunities that London has to offer. They are a full-time wheelchair user who has Functional Neurological Disorder as well as Non-Epileptic Seizures and Dissociative Disorder. You will be given full training around our clients care needs. They are non-binary and looking for a trustworthy and personable individual that is happy to assist daily ensuring our client has the best quality of life. They will be studying their PhD in Management Research and regularly go out and about, go to the gym and have even started to

climb. They lead a very active life. Your responsibilities will encompass every aspect of daily life to ensure their comfort and quality of life.

As written by the client

Im a chatty social person and so you need to be able to have a good conversation, as well as having a great sense of humour as I love to laugh (and I like to think Ill be able to make you laugh too).

I am a person who loves to be busy, trying new things and going on all kinds of adventures. Whether that be trying new sports, going to the theatre, quiz nights or walks in nature Im usually up for anything. I ultimately like to make the most of life when my health allows.

I have complex physical and mental health needs which require intensive support. This means you will need to be able to respond proactively, calmly and confidently to changes in mental states. This also means that every day is different but this isnt a job where you will get bored easily.

I have recently got an assistance dog called Bobby, to help manage my complex conditions. He is a labrador and loves life, but I need help with some of his needs to allow him to thrive in his role.

Im easy to get along with and enjoy my time in London and hope youll make the most of the opportunity to enjoy it with me!

Application Process: Please submit a cover letter describing your interests and explaining why you would be a suitable candidate for this opportunity. All applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate screening, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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