Complex Personal Care Assistant - 15.5 hours per week £13.91/hr in Rossendale

UKCIL; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking a Complex Personal Care Assistant to support an individual with Cerebral Palsy in Rossendale. The role requires a caring individual who can drive a Motability vehicle and assist with personal and domestic care while promoting independence. This position offers a competitive pay rate of £13.91 per hour and includes various training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

DBS paid for by employer

Ongoing training and support

Overtime opportunities

Pension contributions

Qualifications

• Experience with gastrointestinal care and medication administration.
• Ability to perform tracheostomy care.
• Strong organizational and motivational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the client in personal care and daily living activities.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor health status.
• Provide companionship and assist with social activities.

Skills

Gastronomy care and administration

Tracheostomy care

Personal care

Excellent communication skills

Moving and Handling

Job description

Complex Personal Care Assistant - 15.5 hours per week @ £13.91/hr in Rossendale

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: e4f0bf0b

Complex Care Assistant - Supporting a client with Cerebral Palsy in the Rossendale Area - Car Driver Essential - £13.91 per hour

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Care/Support Worker to join our dedicated team, supporting a remarkable individual with Cerebral Palsy in the Rossendale area. This is far more than just a job – it’s a chance to make a real difference each day by helping our client live life to the fullest. Alongside clinical care tasks, you’ll support them in enjoying a range of enriching activities such as hydrotherapy, sensory exploration, and creative crafts. You’ll be part of a friendly, person-centred team where no two days are the same. You will be working as part of a small team on a 2:1 basis. A full clean driving licence is essential and you must be able to drive the client’s Motability vehicle.

Your contracted hours will be: 63.5 hours over a 4 week period (15.5 hours per week on average).

PA 3

Week 1: Friday 11:30am-5:30pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am-3:30pm (18.5 hours a week)

Week 2: Thursday 12:30pm-5pm, and Friday 11:30-5pm (10 hours a week)

Week 3: Friday 11:30-5:30, Saturday and Sunday 9am-3:30pm (18.5 hours a week)

Week 4: Thursday 12:30pm-5pm and Friday 11:30-5pm Saturday 9am-3:30pm (16.5 hours a week)

About us at Salvere Support Here at Salvere Support we support individual clients in their own homes. Our small teams of Personal Assistants provide bespoke, person centred care to really make a difference in our clients lives. You’ll only be working with one client which enables you to truly get to know them and make a meaningful difference each day.

In return Salvere Support offers:

• Competitive rate of pay (£13.91 per hour, and £20.85 per hour for bank holidays!)
• 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, 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:

• Gastronomy care and administration of prescribed feed, fluid and medication
• Tracheostomy care to facilitate ventilation
• Having a clean, full driving licence is essential (There is use of a wheelchair accessible vehicle)
• Personal care, including incontinence pad changes and measures to maintain skin integrity
• Moving and Handling (including hoisting)
• Health crisis activity monitoring and administration of rescue medication
• Domestic duties ( Food prep, laundry, cleaning)
• Support to travel to appointments, and participate in social activities including swimming.
• Monitoring of general health and well being, daily record keeping as such.

You should also have:

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

Please submit your application to be considered for this role. 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.

Key Responsibilities

Services

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

Transportation

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

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication
• Continence Care
• PEG Feeding

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com