Complex Personal Care Assistant - 16 hrs/per week £13.91/hr in Rossendale

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

Job summary

A dedicated care support organization in Rossendale seeks a Complex Personal Care Assistant for a part-time role. You'll provide essential support to a client with Cerebral Palsy. The position requires a full clean driving license and experience in personal care. You’ll enjoy competitive pay and work within a small, dedicated team to make a significant difference in your client’s life.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay (£13.91/hr)

DBS paid for

Full induction and ongoing support

Bespoke training sessions

Additional pay for training completion

Overtime opportunities

Pension Contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in gastronomy care and administration of prescribed feed.
• Experience in tracheostomy care.
• Ability to perform personal care tasks like incontinence pad changes.
• Experience in moving and handling, including hoisting.
• Skills in health monitoring and crisis activity.

Responsibilities

• Support in personal care activities.
• Assist with domestic duties like food prep and cleaning.
• Facilitate social engagements including swimming.
• Drive client to appointments and activities.
• Administer medication safely.

Skills

Self-motivated

Excellent communication skills

Reliable

Compassionate

Team player

Tools

Driving License

Motability vehicle

Job description

Complex Personal Care Assistant - 16 hrs/per week @ £13.91/hr in Rossendale

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 06b12f70

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 clients Motability vehicle
Your contracted hours will be:
PA 3Week 1: Friday 11:30-5:30, Saturday and Sunday 9am-3:30pm 18.5Week 2: Thursday and Friday 11:30-5pm 11Week 3:Friday 11:30-5:30, Saturday and Sunday 9am-3:30pm 18.5Week 4: Thursday and Friday 11:30-5pm 9am-3:30pm 17.5(Total of 65.5 hours in a four week period: average of 16 hours per 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 centered 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 or contact us on 03330508010 option 3 if you would like more information. 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
• Catheterisation
• PEG Feeding

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com