Personal Care Assistant for a Gentleman 26 hr/wk £16.00/hr in Peacehaven - FTE - £31.2k
Location
Peacehaven, East Sussex | United Kingdom
Job description
Personal Care Assistant for a Gentleman 26 hr/wk@ £16.00/hr in Peacehaven - FTE - £31.2k
Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 5e210d26
This vacancy is for Weekend Days Personal (Care) Assistants Vacancy Summary : We are offering excellent rates of pay for personal care assistants to work weekend day shifts in the Peacehaven area. The option of working one or two days is available. About me, the client: I have a committed and dynamic small care team and I am looking for additional care staff to join. I am an independent man in my early 30’s who has Cerebral Palsy and I am a wheelchair user who needs assistance in all aspects of daily living. I have some complex health needs but this does not stop my zest for life and I enjoy going out during the day, for this reason day staff will need to be able to drive my vehicle. What support I need: As a member of my caring team, you will be responsible for a wide range of tasks that can vary by the day, so an amount of flexibility is required. Some of the main duties include:
- Administration of medication and regular stock-taking
- Moving and handling with a hoist
- Gastrostomy care
- Personal care
- Specialised techniques
- Assisting me in the community
- Administrative duties
- General housework
About you and our requirements: We are looking for personal assistants who are enthusiastic, caring, have excellent communication skills and who are patient. You will be a reliable team player, normally working on a 2:1 basis, be fun, be friendly and dynamic and have previous care experience. You will need to be adaptable in the role and responsive to our clients’ needs; demonstrating a person-centred approach at all times.Shifts will be from 8am to 9pm.You may be required to drive as part of this role so you must hold a full, UK driving licence.An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this vacancy (expense met by HomeCareDirect)
What we can offer you: 08.00 - 21.00 Saturday = 13hrs @ £16.00 per hour = £208.00 per shift08.00 - 21.00 Sunday = 12hrs @ £16.00 + 1hr @ £17.00 per hour = £209.00 per shiftCompany Pension SchemeEnhanced Bank Holiday PaymentsAnnual Leave is paid at 5.6weeks, pro-rata based on hours accrued
Excellent employee support and benefits - You will be trained to CQC standards to meet the needs of the client
- Full support and supervisions from your dedicated local nurse and Care Facilitator
- Career Pathway Options
- Professional Nurse Support
- A Personal Development Plan
- 24hr On Call Support
· A Blue Light Discount Card· Long Service Awards
Free Wellbeing Options provided by Spectrum Life which includes - 24hr confidential helpline for you and your family
- Fitness Suite
- Nutrition Suite
- Guided Meditations
- Guided Wellbeing Classes
- Health Podcasts
HomeCareDirect is a national service provider and industry-leading specialist in the personalisation of care at home. We help a wide variety of people to take control over their care at home funded by Personal Budgets, Personal Health Budgets, Individual Service Funds, Integrated Personal Commissioning, Direct Payment or their own private funding.Registered with the Care Quality Commission, HomeCareDirect provides a person centred approach with support, structure and quality to all individual care packages giving the individual the security and peace of mind that HomeCareDirect is ensuring the undertakings of keeping them safe at home, support with recruitment, employment and training for their staff, to the highest standards and meet legal and regulatory requirements.
Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care. Key Responsibilities
Services - Meal Preparation
- Personal Care
- Domestic Care
- Social + Leisure activities
- Support to remain independent
Training - Safeguarding Adults/Children
- Moving & Handling
- Food Hygiene
- First Aid
- Hand hygiene
Transportation Medical - Safe Administration of Medication
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£31.2k per annum
