Personal Care Assistant / Support Worker
United Kingdom
Personal Care Assistant – 20 hr/wk £12.84/hr in Thornton-cleveleys
Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 96626a92
We are looking for an experienced Care / Support worker to join our team of Personal Assistants supporting one of our clients in the Thornton Cleveleys area. The role will be varied, but you will be supporting our client living with a brain injury to lead an individual and independent lifestyle within their own home and the community. Our client has a wide range of interests particularly board and card games, outings with social groups, bowling and low level woodwork.
You will be working as part of a small team on a 2:1 / 1:1 basis.
Hours: 20 hours per week working a combination of day shifts (8am-2pm) and evening shifts 7pm-9.30pm including alternative weekends.
In return Salvere Support offers:
- £12.84 per hour rate of pay and £19.26 for 3 bank holidays
- A DBS 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
- Neurological behaviour support / occasions of inappropriate behaviour
- 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)
- Domestic duties ( Food prep, 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
Please apply through indeed to be considered for this role.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. You must also have eligibility to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship. Please use the job reference SSL/CG/FY5 for your application form
Key Responsibilities
Services
- Meal Preparation
- Personal Care
- Domestic Care
- Social + Leisure activities
- Support to remain independent
Training
- Essential PA Guide
- Safeguarding Adults/Children
- Moving & Handling
- Understanding challenging behaviour
- Food Hygiene
- First Aid
- Hand hygiene
Medical
- Safe Administration of Medication
- Continence Care
- PEG Feeding
Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
