Care Assistant for an Active Young Lady — School Holidays

Penderels Trust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Penderels Trust in Colchester is seeking a Female Personal Care Assistant for a school holiday vacancy. You will provide support with personal care, dressing and mobility, enabling safe participation in activities and fostering independence for a sociable young lady.

Experience with epilepsy and gastrostomy is preferred. The role requires 18+ and will involve DBS disclosure (costs covered). Shifts are during school holidays, with training provided and strict safeguarding in place.

Qualifications

• Experience with epilepsy and gastrostomy support.
• Must be aged 18+ and eligible to work in the UK.
• Ability to provide personal care and assist with mobility and daily living activities.
• DBS disclosure will be required (costs covered).

Responsibilities

• Support with toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
• Assist to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Encourage socialisation and participation in activities.
• Promote friendships and independence.
• Develop a good one-to-one working relationship.
• Support with gardening.
• Support with tube feeding and monitoring seizures and ketones/blood sugars.

Skills

Personal care

Epilepsy support

Gastrostomy support

Medication administration

Job description

Penderels Trust in Colchester is seeking a Female Personal Care Assistant for a school holiday vacancy. You will provide support with personal care, dressing and mobility, enabling safe participation in activities and fostering independence for a sociable young lady.

Experience with epilepsy and gastrostomy is preferred. The role requires 18+ and will involve DBS disclosure (costs covered). Shifts are during school holidays, with training provided and strict safeguarding in place.