Personal Care Assistant

Company description

We are a not for profit care trust. Set up for the sole care of our Client

As a small company we are not able to sponsor employees

Job description

I am a 39 year old male with Athetoid Cerebral Palsy I live at home with my parents who run a care company for me. The role of Personnel carer is interesting and rewarding, you will assist in all aspects of my care.

Duties consist of but are not limited to:

Interacting with me promoting independence and freedom of choice.

Supporting to enhance their social world in the community and family home life.

Driving your service user to their chosen destination in their own vehicle.

Assisting with personal care tasks promoting dignity at all times.

Sitting with your service user to assist with creative tasks and ensure their well-being.

Supporting with special administration of medication (after full training).

Supporting to meet nutritional needs and fluid intake.

Monitor your service user to ensure their well being.

General house work and housekeeping.

Due to the need to drive family vehicle a full clean driving licence is essential.

The nature of the work requires the applicant to have full physical fitness.

Carers will be required to work 7 days a week on a rota basis.

Early shift 7:45-16:00

Late Shift 15:45-21:30

21 hours a week on a fixed rota

Plus 300 hours per annum contractual overtime overtime to cover sickness and holidays etc by agreement.

Equivalent to 26 hours per week

All successful applicant's are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS and pre employment checks.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.71-£22.08 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stafford ST19 5AT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Home care: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person