Support Worker ​/ Carer (Nights

• Hours: 22 hours a week- x2 9pm-8am waken night shifts
• Rate of Pay: £15.50
• Location:
  Person’s home, Dundee
• Expiry date – 21/08/26

We are looking for a caring, reliable individual to support a happy and sociable 38-year-old woman with profound and complex needs. The Individual has a great sense of humour, a bright smile, and enjoys being with people she knows well. She loves Disney films, singing, and walking her dog, and enjoys both indoor and community-based activities.
The individual uses a hoist for transfers and a moulded wheelchair when out and about. She also uses an acheeva for in the house. She communicates using vocalisations, body language, hand gestures, and a communication app. With support, she is an active participant in conversation.

The individual is tube-fed via a jejunostomy and requires medication throughout the day. Full training in feeding and medication administration will be provided. She also requires full support with personal care, including bathing, stoma care, and changing her stoma bag.

• Prepare and administer evening and morning medication
• Providing essential personal care during the night when required
• Set up feed
• Carry out regular checks during the night
• Requirements:
  • Willingness to undertake all relevant training (e.g. manual handling, stoma care, jejunostomy feeding)
  • Flexibility to cover agreed shifts and provide notice of any changes
  • Respect for privacy and confidentiality at all times