Casual Female Care Assistant - (Autism) - Lichfield - £13.38p/h

UKCIL Ltd; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Female Care Assistant in Lichfield, providing vital support to a client with autism. This casual role offers flexibility and the opportunity to engage in meaningful activities, including baking and caring for pets. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, reliable, and passionate about making a difference in the client's life. With a competitive hourly rate and comprehensive training provided, this position is perfect for those looking to contribute to a supportive and nurturing environment.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

DBS paid for

Full induction and ongoing support

Bespoke clinical training

Additional pay for online training

Overtime opportunities

Pension Contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting clients with autism and personal care.
• Ability to engage clients in hobbies like baking and crafting.

Responsibilities

• Support a client with autism to lead an independent lifestyle.
• Provide companionship and assist with personal care tasks.

Skills

Understanding of autism

Personal care support

Communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

Casual Female Care Assistant - (Autism) - Lichfield - £13.38p/h - Lichfield - WS13

We are currently recruiting for a Female Care / Support worker to join our team of Personal Assistants supporting one of our clients in the Lichfield area. The role will be varied, but you will be supporting our client with Autism, to lead an individual and independent lifestyle in their own home and the community. Our client has a love of animals, baking and crafting. The right person will have similar interests and will enjoy supporting the client whilst they are caring for their pets (kitten and guinea pig). They will also be able to provide companionship and work with the client at their own pace and understanding when the client needs to rest.

Hours: This will be a casual role to provide ad hoc cover when required.

Please note you must be comfortable with animals, as there is a cat in the family home and guinea pigs.

A car driver is preferable but not essential.
Autism and personal care experience is essential

In return Salvere Support offers:

A competitive rate of pay - £13.38 per hour

• Weekly Pay
• A DBS paid for by us.
• Full induction and ongoing support.
• Bespoke clinical training sessions.
• Additional pay for each online training course completed.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Pension Contributions.

All training is provided and will consist of e-learning courses, face-to-face sessions, practical training, clinical training and competencies. The training is bespoke to the client and fully comprehensive for meeting their needs. We also provide refresher training on a regular basis, to keep your knowledge and skills current.

Who we are looking for:

You must be self motivated, well organised, chatty, reliable and an excellent team player. As well as being a naturally caring and compassionate person, we’re seeking Care / Support workers with experience of :

• An understanding of autism (essential).
• Complex Care, particularly Stoma Care. (desirable)
• Supporting with personal care. (Essential).
• Supporting clients with their hobbies and interests (baking, animals, crafting etc) and accompanying them whilst out in the community.
• Household tasks /support with additional relevant tasks (picking up medication etc) and prepare activities whilst the client rests

You should also have:

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Flexibility to cover annual leave and sickness

Please apply through UKCIL to be considered for this role and use the job reference SSL/HC/WS13 for your application form. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. You must also have eligibility to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship.