Personal Care Assistant / Support Worker

Care Assistant 16hrs/pw @ £13.00/hr in Coventry - FTE - £25.4k

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 193d54a7

We are looking for an experienced Care / Support worker to join our team of Personal Assistants supporting one of our clients in the Coventry area. The role will be varied, but you will be supporting our client with epilepsy to lead an individual and independent lifestyle in their own home. As well as providing support with clinical care tasks you will also provide companionship and support to get out in the local community, which could include going for walks, attending cafes, or swimming
You will be working as part of a small team on a 1:1 (occasionally 2:1) basis. You must be a car driver and have your own vehicle with appropriate business insurance in place
Your contracted hours will be: 16 hours per week(Wednesday and Thursday 9am-5pm)

In return, Salvere Support offers:

• A rate of pay of: £13.00 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 to meet 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:

• Seizure management
• Autism Awareness
• Positive behaviour management
• Personal care, including support with showering, drying and dressing.
• Providing companionship, including getting out in the community (including swimming)
• Gastrostomy care and administration of prescribed feed, fluid and medication.
• Medication administration.

You should also have:

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  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 Please use the job reference SSL/AB/LR on your application form

Key Responsibilities

Services

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

Training

• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Food Hygiene
• First Aid
• Hand hygiene
• Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

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

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication
• Epilepsy Awareness

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com