Personal Care Assistant / Support Worker

Female Personal Care Assistant @ £13.21/hr in Dudley - FTE - £25.8k

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Care Assistant

We are looking for a Female Care / Support worker to join our team of Personal Assistants supporting one of our clients in the Wombourne area. The role will be varied, but you will be supporting our client living with a degenerative muscular disease to lead an individual and independent lifestyle within their own home and the community. Our client has a wide range of interests particularly health, nutrition, travel, period dramas and education.

You will support our client outside of the home to access the community in their wheelchair.
A full clean driving licence is needed as you will be required to drive the clients Wheelchair accessible Vehicle.

You will be working as part of a small team, on both a 1:1 & 2:1 basis.

Your contracted hours will be: Variable (15-35 hours per week)
(Shifts between the hours of 8am-10pm)

Shifts will be a combination of the following on a rolling rota:

8am-10am
8am-1.30pm
12.30pm-6.30pm
5.30pm-10pm
8.45pm-10pm

In return Salvere Support offers:

£13.21 per hour
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 should be proactive, organised and able to arrange the day's activities with our client without direction. You must be self motivated, 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:

All aspects of personal care
Moving and handling including hoisting
Meal preparation of freshly cooked gluten free meals / assistance with feeding
Medication preparation and assistance
Housework including cleaning, housework, maintenance and some gardening
Companionship (incl. conversations, watching TV, games/hobbies)
Supporting with administrative tasks, shopping and organisation of visits
Supporting clients to attend outside activities/appointments in a wheelchair

You should also have:
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Flexibility to cover annual leave and sickness

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

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Meal Preparation
• Personal Care
• Domestic Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car
• Can drive a motability equipped car

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com