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

Indus Paper Boards Pvt Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Care Assistant in Coventry to support a client with epilepsy. The role involves providing clinical care, companionship, and facilitating community outings. Ideal candidates should have experience in seizure management and personal care, along with a valid UK driving license and own vehicle.

Benefits

DBS paid for by employer

Full induction and ongoing support

Bespoke clinical training sessions

Additional pay for online training courses

Overtime opportunities

Pension contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in seizure management and personal care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Flexibility for leave and sickness cover.

Responsibilities

• Support client with epilepsy for independent living.
• Assist with meal preparation and personal/domestic care.
• Promote social and leisure activities.

Skills

Seizure management

Autism awareness

Positive behaviour management

Personal care

Community outings

Gastrostomy care

Medication administration

Communication skills

Job description

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, supporting a client with epilepsy to lead an independent lifestyle at home. Responsibilities include clinical care tasks, companionship, and community outings such as walks, cafes, or swimming.

You will work as part of a small team on a 1:1 (occasionally 2:1) basis. You must be a driver with your own vehicle and appropriate insurance.

Your contracted hours: 16 hours per week (Wednesday and Thursday, 9am-5pm).

In return, Salvere Support offers:

• A pay rate of £13.00 per hour
• DBS paid for by us
• Full induction and ongoing support
• Bespoke clinical training sessions
• Additional pay for online training courses
• Overtime opportunities
• Pension contributions

All training is provided, including e-learning, face-to-face, practical, and clinical training, tailored to meet client needs. Refresher training is regularly provided to maintain skills.

Ideal candidates are self-motivated, organized, reliable, and team players. Essential experience includes:

• Seizure management
• Autism awareness
• Positive behaviour management
• Personal care (showering, dressing)
• Community outings and companionship
• Gastrostomy care and medication administration

Additional requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility for leave and sickness cover

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Candidates must have UK work eligibility; sponsorship is not provided. Please reference SSL/AB/LR in your application.

Key responsibilities include:

• Meal preparation
• Personal and domestic care
• Supporting social and leisure activities
• Promoting independence

Training topics include safeguarding, food hygiene, first aid, hand hygiene, autism/Aspergers.

Transportation requirements:

• Full UK driving license
• Own car (motability compatible preferred)

Medical qualifications include:

• Safe medication administration
• Epilepsy awareness

Please apply via the link above or at ukcil.com.