Care Assistant

Healthyourway; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A personal care service provider in Leek, Staffordshire seeks a Female Personal/Home Care Assistant to support individuals with complex needs. The role involves providing personal care, assisting with daily living tasks, and helping with activities in the community. The ideal candidate should hold a driving license, be flexible regarding work hours, and have compassion and communication skills. Part-time positions are available, starting at £12.21 per hour, with training and a pension offered.

Benefits

Standard rate starting from £12.21 per hour

Pension if eligible

5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata

Full certificated training

Enhanced DBS check paid by Employer

Qualifications

• Experience is preferred but full training will be provided.
• Driving licence is needed to enable community access.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support with daily living tasks.
• Support independence and quality of life.
• Engage in activities and companionship.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Female Personal/Home Care Assistant – Leek, Staffordshire. JOB REF: NH0126. I am looking for an enthusiastic and caring individual to join a small team to support me and assist with a variety of tasks to enable me to live a full, safe and happy personal and social life. I have complex needs, including a tracheostomy and feeding PEG. I would prefer a female assistant as I require help with all personal care. I have epilepsy, am registered blind and have developmental delay. Experience is preferred but full training will be provided. I have part-time positions available, for one–two days a week, usually Thursday and/or Friday 9.00 am – 4.00 pm. You will be working with another employee or one of my parents at all times. I would also like the successful applicant to have flexibility to cover sickness and holidays for other team members where possible, in addition to the opportunity of additional evening and weekend shifts that may become available. A driving licence is needed to allow me access to the community; I am fully reliant on my wheelchair at all times and I have an adapted vehicle. I love crafts, massages, playing games, going out in the countryside, shopping and generally being one of the girls.

Responsibilities

Provide personal care and support with daily living tasks related to complex needs (including tracheostomy care and PEG feeding) where required. Support independence and quality of life, ensure safety, assist with transportation as needed, and accompany me in the community. Work as part of a small team and coordinate with other staff and family members. Be flexible to cover sickness and holidays for other team members and potentially take on additional evening and weekend shifts when available. Contribute to engaging activities and companionship (crafts, games, outings, shopping, etc.).

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience is preferred but full training will be provided.
• Driving licence is needed to enable community access.
• Fully reliant on wheelchair; access to an adapted vehicle.
• Female applicant preferred due to personal care requirements.

You Will Receive

• Standard rate starting from £12.21 per hour, increasing to £13.89 per hour when fully competent in all duties and a probation period has been completed.
• A pension if eligible
• 5.6 weeks per year pro rata annual leave
• Full certificated training on all aspects of the role
• An enhanced DBS check, the cost will be met by the Employer
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