Waking Night Personal Carer

Job Reference: MB-PEM-Telford3

Job Title: Waking night carer

Responsible to: The employer – Child’s parents

Hours: 2 Nights per week
21:30-06:30
18 hours per week

Hourly Rate of Pay: £15.00 PH

Closing date: 14th Sept 2026

Based at: Telford, TF4

Job Purpose

I am looking for a waking night personal assistant to support my 4-year-old son for 2 nights per week. My son has severe hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and cerebral palsy. He uses a CPAP machine to support his breathing and a CEF (continuous enteral feeding) throughout the night which requires changing at 00:00.

Main duties

Main duties include supporting the young boy throughout the night to ensure his parents can have a good night rest. Full training will be provided on all aspects of his care needs including CPAP, medication, suctioning and feed changes.
Person Specification:
Be patient and supportive.
Be friendly and outgoing.
Be honest, reliable, and trustworthy.
Be respectful of the child’s dignity, at all times.
Understand the need for privacy and confidentiality.
You should have a thorough understanding of personal safety.
Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills and raise any concerns with the parents immediately.
A willingness to undergo any training highlighted by the employer.

Special Conditions:
A Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) and two satisfactory references are conditional for the post. This is a free and confidential process.
Disclaimer:
The Rowan Organisation is acting on behalf of a third party and will not be your employer nor be responsible for any actions arising out of your employment.