Personal Care Assistant- 18 hr/wk@ £14.50/hr in Blackburn - FTE - £28.3k

UKCIL Ltd; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive care organization in Blackburn is seeking a Personal Care Assistant for 18 hours per week. The role involves supporting a client with learning disabilities and health conditions to live independently. Ideal candidates are caring, reliable, and preferably drivers. Competitive pay at £14.50/hr, with additional benefits including paid DBS and ongoing training.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

DBS fully paid

Full induction and ongoing support

Bespoke clinical training

Additional pay for online training

Overtime opportunities

Pension Contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care, including incontinence pad changes.
• Desirable to have a clean, full driving licence.
• Skills in monitoring general health and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Support the client in their own home and local community.
• Assist with daily living tasks and personal care.
• Maintain records of client's health and well-being.

Skills

Gastronomy care and administration

Personal care

Moving and handling

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility

Tools

Mobility vehicle

Job description

We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Care / Support Worker to join our small, friendly team, supporting a client in the Blackburn area who faces multiple learning disabilities, dystonia, and complex health conditions. This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting difference, helping our client live as independently as possible in their own home and in the local community. If you’re upbeat, caring, and ready for a role that truly matters, then we’d love to hear from you!

You will be working as part of a small team. The overnights are 1:1 and the day shifts are 2:1 basis for moving and handling tasks.

Your contracted hours will be: 18 Hours per week: (Week 1: Saturday: 2pm-8pm & Sunday: 8am-8pm / Week 2: Thursday: 8am-8pm & Friday: 2pm-8pm.)

A car Driver is preferred for this role to support our client in the local area and attend day centers regularly

You must be comfortable being around animals as there are pets in the clients home (cats and dogs).

About Salvere Support

Here at Salvere Support we support individual clients in their own homes. Our small teams of Personal Assistants provide bespoke, person centered care to really make a difference in our clients lives. You’ll only be working with one client which enables you to truly get to know them and make a meaningful difference each day.

In return Salvere Support offers:

• Competitive rate of pay £14.50 per hour (£15.00 weekends)!!
• A DBS fully paid for by us.
• Full induction and ongoing support
• Bespoke clinical training sessions
• Additional pay for each online training course completed
• Overtime opportunities
• Pension Contributions

All training is provided and will consist of e-learning courses, face-to-face sessions, practical training, clinical training and competencies. The training is bespoke to the client and fully comprehensive for meeting their needs. We also provide refresher training on a regular basis, to keep your knowledge and skills current.

Who we are looking for:

You must be self motivated, well organised, reliable and an excellent team player. As well as being a naturally caring and compassionate person, we’re seeking Care / Support workers with experience of:

• Gastronomy care and administration of prescribed feed, fluid and medication
• Having a clean, full driving licence is desirable, as there is the use of a mobility vehicle.
• Personal care, including incontinence pad changes and measures to maintain skin integrity
• Moving and Handling (including hoisting)
• Dystonia and Flails
• Domestic duties (laundry, cleaning)
• Monitoring of general health and well being, & daily record keeping
• Communication support.

You should also have:

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Flexibility to cover annual leave and sickness

We are unable to offer sponsorship.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. You must also have eligibility to work in the UK.

Please use the job reference SSL/HY/JW for your application form