Dementia Support Worker / Personal Assistant/s - 31.5 Hours per Week - Lynmouth £14.67ph

UKCIL; Morpeth; Sur place; GBP 17 000 - 24 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

UKCIL Ltd. is seeking Dementia Support Worker / Personal Assistant roles to provide compassionate, person-centred care at a private home in Lynmouth. The team will cover 31.5 hours per week with split shifts to support daily routines and attend a local day centre.

Applicants should be caring, reliable, and able to communicate well while being comfortable around a friendly but vocal dog. Prior care experience is beneficial, and training in dementia care and medication safety is offered.

Qualifications

• A caring, patient and friendly nature.
• Understanding of dementia and person-centred support.
• Reliable, trustworthy and dependable approach.
• Good communication and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable living with a friendly but vocal dog.
• Experience in care or support work is beneficial.

Responsabilités

• Supporting with breakfast, meals, snacks and drinks.
• Safe administration of medication.
• Providing companionship and social support.
• Encouraging independence and maintaining routines.
• Providing reassurance and dementia-aware support throughout the day.
• Supporting attendance at the local day centre and family visits.
• Monitoring wellbeing and responding to changing needs.

Connaissances

Caring nature

Dementia understanding

Reliable

Communication skills

Dog-friendly

Care experience beneficial

Description du poste

Dementia Support Worker / Personal Assistant/s - 31.5 Hours per Week - Lynmouth £14.67ph

Are you a kind, reliable and compassionate person looking for a rewarding Support Worker or Personal Assistant role? An elderly lady with Lewy Body Dementia is seeking a team of caring Personal Assistants to provide person-centred support at home. She is a sociable and engaging lady who enjoys a good chat over a cup of tea and a biscuit. An animal lover throughout her life, she enjoys reading, completing word searches and spending time with her friendly family dog. We are looking for 2 or 3 Personal Assistants to work together to provide consistent support and help cover annual leave and sickness when required.

What the role involves

• Supporting with breakfast, meals, snacks and drinks
• Safe administration of medication
• Providing companionship and social support
• Encouraging independence and maintaining routines
• Providing reassurance and dementia-aware support throughout the day
• Supporting attendance at the local day centre and family visits
• Monitoring wellbeing and responding appropriately to changing needs

What we're looking for

• A caring, patient and friendly nature
• Understanding of dementia and person-centred support
• Reliable, trustworthy and dependable approach
• Good communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• Comfortable working in a home with a friendly but vocal dog
• Experience in care or support work would be beneficial

Hours and Pay

• £14.67 per hour
• Total care package: 31.5 hours per week
• Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
• Single split shifts comprising morning and afternoon support visits
• Additional flexibility to help cover annual leave and sickness where possible

Training/Knowledge

• Dementia Care
• Safe Administration of Medication
• Meal Preparation
• Safeguarding
• Essential PA Guide
• Food Hygiene
• Hand Hygiene
• Support to Remain Independent

This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to the life of a kind and sociable lady whilst supporting her to remain safe, comfortable and independent in her own home.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Applicants will be considered based on their skills, experience, and suitability for the role.

Information

Driver and car owner with business insurance would be preferred for transport to Day Care Centre

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Meal Preparation
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Training

• Essential PA Guide
• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Food Hygiene
• Hand hygiene
• Dementia care

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication