Job Title:
Female Personal Care Assistant (Ref: 710DW)
Location:
Basildon, Essex (SS13)
Pay:
£10.75 per hour
Hours:
25 hours per week
Contract:
Permanent / Part-time
Your contract of employment will be to support the client in this advert only. All of our contracts are for permanent positions with a 6 month probationary period.
Vacancy Summary:
This vacancy is for a female Personal Care Assistant in the Basildon, Essex area. 25 hours per week. Monday 9am – 5pm, Tuesday 9am – 5pm, Wednesday 9am – 6pm.
About the Client and Support Needed:
I am looking for exceptional, dedicated, skilled personal care assistants to support me to maintain my independence and assist me in the development of social networks. I want to be as active as possible, and I will require you to accompany me to various outdoor venues. You will be required to maintain and promote my safety whilst at home and undertaking social activities. I love crafts, knitting and keeping my mind active. I like shopping, coffee shops, the theatre and going out to see new things. On Wednesdays I attend my local sports centre. My favourite game to play is boccia and I also like trampolining and swimming. I have been told that I am kind-hearted, have a lovely nature and I’m a pleasure to work with!
As a member of our caring team, you’ll be responsible for a wide range of tasks that can vary by the day, so an amount of flexibility is required. You will need to be reliable, caring, supportive and respectful. You must have excellent communication skills and work in line with the set policies and procedures in place.
Some of the main duties include:
- Administration of medication
- Personal Care may occasionally be necessary
- Mental health support needs
- Assisting me in the community
- Administrative duties
- Accompanying client to attend appointments
Training Provided Specific to this Client:
- Induction Training
- Administration of Medication
- Food Hygiene
- Health and Safety
- Safeguarding Adults
- First Aid
- Personal Care
- Mental Health Support Needs
- Learning Disabilities
- Challenging Behaviour
- MCA Dols
You will be trained to CQC standards to meet the needs of the client. Current care experience and ‘already known to the client’ will be valued. Unless specified elsewhere, previous care experience is not essential.
Essential Requirements for this Role:
- This post is exempt under The Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9 Part 1 – there is a genuine occupational requirement to recruit female support workers only.
- It is essential that you have a full, valid UK driving licence and your own vehicle to take the client out.
- An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this vacancy (expense met by HomeCareDirect)