Care Assistant for a female person @ £13/hr in ME12

UKCIL Ltd.; Sheerness; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Job summary

UKCIL Ltd. is seeking a Care Assistant to support a female client in ME12 (Leysdown, Isle of Sheppey). The role includes personal care, hoist-assisted moving, and feeding via RIG tube, with periods of downtime and a supportive team.

You will work in pairs with shifts that may include evenings. An enhanced DBS, two references, and legal right to work in the UK are required; NHS funding is not involved. In-house training is provided; a workplace pension is available if eligible.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK is required; sponsorship is not available.
• Two references and an enhanced DBS check are required.
• Safeguarding training is mandatory for all employees.

Responsibilities

• Personal Care duties.
• Moving and handling with a hoist.
• Enteral feeding via RIG tube.
• General Housework and light domestic tasks.
• Driving a manual mobility vehicle when needed.
• Assisting with pets (dogs/cats).
• Meal preparation and domestic support.
• Support to remain independent and participate in activities.

Job description

Care Assistant for a female person @ £13/hr in ME12

Female Personal Assistant Required

I am a 36 year old lady with SMA type 2 living in my own bungalow in Leysdown, Isle of Sheppey. I am looking for someone who can assist me with my independence. I have 3 small dogs and 2 cats whom I adore. Ideally I’d like to find someone with similar interests to me including makeup and beauty, animals, tattoos, music and shopping.

As a member of my care team, you’ll be assisting me with daily tasks however there is a lot of downtime. Main tasks include:

• Personal Care
• Moving and handling with hoist
• Enteral pump feeding via RIG tube
• General Housework
• Driving manual mobility vehicle
• Assisting with pets

In-house Training is provided.

You will work in pairs.

Optional overtime available but not guaranteed.

Pension scheme available on eligibility.

Hourly rate is £13 during trial period (6 months) and £14.71 hourly on successful completion.

Available hours at the moment are;

MONDAY NIGHTS 5.30pm - 9.30am (1-4 a month, not available until late June)

THURSDAY DAYS 9.30am - 9.30pm (1-4 a month)

THURSDAY NIGHTS 9.30pm - 9.30am (1-3 a month, not available until late June)

FRIDAY NIGHTS 5.30pm - 9.30am (1 a month)

SATURDAY DAYS 9.30am - 9.30pm (1 a month)

SUNDAY DAYS 9.30am -5.30pm (1-4 a month)

Benefits – 5.6 weeks paid annual leave, access to workplace pension with employer contribution at statutory rate, training provided, DBS check and Update Service paid by the employer

This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1-4

This role is working for an individual employer using NHS funds and not working for directly for the NHS

Only applicants who have the right to live and work in the UK need apply as sponsorship is not available due to the nature of the employment

This employment is subject to safer recruitment practice. Two references and an enhanced DBS must be received prior to the employment start date and only suitable applicants will be employed. All employees must undertake online safeguarding training

This employer has not been approved by the Home Office to employ Skilled Worker Visa holders

Key Responsibilities

Services

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

Transportation

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