Care Assistant for a disabled person F/T £15.60/hr in CT8

UKCIL; Westgate-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care provider in Westgate-on-Sea is seeking a Care Assistant to support a disabled female client. This role involves personal care, medication support, and engaging the client in daily activities. The ideal candidate should have experience with mental health needs and hold a UK driver's license. This position offers a part-time schedule of 30 hours per week at a rate of £15.60 per hour, with the possibility of additional hours. Join a small team dedicated to providing high-quality care while promoting the client's independence.

Qualifications

• Experience in care with individuals dealing with mental health issues.
• Must hold a UK driver's license.
• Female candidate preferred due to client needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance with daily living activities.
• Support with medication management and promote independence.
• Engage the client in preferred activities and community outings.

Skills

Experience in care with mental health

Knowledge of communication cues

Capability to provide emotional support

Meal preparation

Driving skills

Tools

Motability equipped car

Job description

Care Assistant for a disabled person F/T@ £15.60/hr in CT8

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 04f378a8

Full job description

Personal Assistant for a person with physical & mental health needs.

Part time - set 30 hours/week - £15.60/hr. Additional hours may occasionally be required to cover holiday.

We are a small team that provide high-quality support for an individual with physical and mental learning disabilities, enabling her to live safely, comfortably, and with dignity in her own home. Support focuses on:

• Personal care
• Health and medical needs
• Daily living activities, including personal care, cooking, social activities, providing engaging activities at home.
• Ensure the home environment is clean, safe, and comfortable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow individual care plans, risk assessments, and health protocols.
• Assist with personal hygiene, and dressing.
• Support with medication.
• Promote independence and choice wherever possible.
• Encourage individual to engage in preferred activities and community outings.
• Record health information, behaviour patterns and report concerns promptly to the Team Leader.

Behavioral & Emotional Support:

• Provide reassurance and calming strategies when the person experiences anxiety or distress.
• Recognise behavioural cues and respond appropriately using positive behaviour support techniques.
• Encourage engagement in preferred activities.

Communication & Engagement:

• Use knowledge of clients verbal communication and behavioural cues to meet her needs.
• Support social inclusion and community access, while managing risks and triggers.
• Promote dignity, respect, and choice at all times.

Safeguarding & Legal Compliance:

• Work in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Equality Act 2010.
• Safeguard the individual from harm, abuse, or neglect.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Record Keeping:

• Maintain accurate daily notes, medication records, and incident reports.
• Ensure risk assessments and care plans are followed and updated as directed.

Key Responsibilities

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

The right candidate will have experience in care with mental health.
Must hold a UK drivers license.
Must be female, as dealing with a female client.

Key Responsibilities

Services

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

Training

• Moving & Handling
• Understanding challenging behaviour
• Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

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

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com