Maternity cover Waking Night Personal Carer
| Posting date: | 15 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 September 2025 |
| Location: | Telford, Shropshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Rowan Organisation |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | MB-PEM-Telford |
Summary
Job Reference: MB-PEM-Telford
Job Title: Maternity cover waking night carer
Responsible to: The employer – Child’s parents
Hours: 1-2 Nights per week
Wednesday and/or Thursday 21:30-06:00
(8.5-17 hours per week)
Hourly Rate of Pay: £14.00 PH
Based at: Telford, TF4
Job Purpose
This is a temporary position to cover maternity leave, I am looking for a waking night personal assistant to support my 3-year-old son for 1-2 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.
Job Title: Maternity cover waking night carer
Responsible to: The employer – Child’s parents
Hours: 1-2 Nights per week
Wednesday and/or Thursday 21:30-06:00
(8.5-17 hours per week)
Hourly Rate of Pay: £14.00 PH
Based at: Telford, TF4
Job Purpose
This is a temporary position to cover maternity leave, I am looking for a waking night personal assistant to support my 3-year-old son for 1-2 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.