Carer/Personal Support Assistant

JS Care; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

JS Care in Birmingham seeks a Carer/Personal Support Assistant to provide care to a young man with cerebral palsy and complex health needs. Role includes administering medication, moving and handling with hoists, personal care, and accompanying to community activities.

The position is permanent, part-time, 20 hours weekly based in Wythall, with rotating daytime shifts and an overnight sleep-in. Driving licence preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ level two in Health and Social Care or 2+ years working with disabled people with complex needs.
• Good spoken and written communication.
• Team player, flexible, punctual and reliable.
• Patient, compassionate and Sociable; caring about others.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to a young man with cerebral palsy and complex health needs.
• Administer medication and assist with personal care and hygiene.
• Use slings, hoists and other equipment following risk assessments.
• Drive/accompany to community activities and outings.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Patience

Education

NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Carer/Personal Support Assistant – Wanted

The Role:

Providing care and support to a young man who has cerebral palsy and complex health needs. He lives in his own home and needs two carers with him at all times. Duties include administering medication, using slings, hoists and other specialised equipment, personal care, following all risk assessments and protocols, and driving/accompanying him to access opportunities in the community.

Skills Required:

NVQ level two or above in Health and Social Care or a minimum of two years’ experience working with people who are disabled and have complex heath needs.

Have good communication skills both spoken and written.

Ability to work as part of a team, be flexible, punctual and reliable.

Have a good sense of humour, be patient, compassionate and understanding with a genuine desire to make a difference and enhance the lives of people who are dependent on others for their care and support.

Driving Licence preferred but not essential.

Working Details:

The role is a permanent – part-time position. 20 hours per week based in Wythall, Birmingham.

Working pattern and days

Each shift consists of daytime working hours and an overnight sleep-in. The shift pattern varies from 11 daytime hours and one sleep-in to 16.5 daytime hours and one sleep-in. The rotas are flexible.

Salary:

From £12.71p/h - Overnight sleep-in rate is £40.00 per night increased to £50.00 if required to assist.