Early Careers Personal Care Assistant - Part time

Skook Management Consulting; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated care support service seeks a Personal Care Assistant in the Peterborough area to assist a client with a spinal cord injury. Responsibilities include providing personal care and support for daily living activities. No prior care experience is required as full training will be provided. The ideal candidate is physically fit, patient, and an organized driver. Pay rate is £16.56 per hour with flexible shift scheduling.

Qualifications

• Physically fit, calm, and patient approach.
• Confident driver with UK driving license and own vehicle.
• Organized and able to work on initiative.
• Excellent hearing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assist with daily living.
• Support with clinical care and physiotherapy.
• Respect client's privacy and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Caring nature

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Reliability

Driving skills

Job description

Ask Jules is looking for a Personal Care Assistant for our client, who is a career professional based in the Peterborough/Cambridge area. Join a fantastic team of current Personal Care Assistants who provide personal care and assist with aspects of daily living.

Pay & Benefits

• Hours + Location: Holiday cover - 56 shifts per year (exact hours to be discussed prior to the interview)
• Family Holidays - 28 shifts per year when the client goes on family vacations
• Start Date: ASAP
• Pay Rate: £16.56 per hour

Care experience is not required as full training in our client's particular requirements will be provided.

About Our Client

Our client is looking to recruit a Personal Care Assistant in the Peterborough/Cambridge area, to cover team members' holidays and support him with aspects of daily living. The client has a Spinal Cord Injury and will require support with personal care, clinical care, physiotherapy, and general tasks around his home, so driving will be essential for this role.

Prior care experience is not required as all training will be provided, but some experience is preferred.

About You

You are unlikely to have experience in every aspect of our client's care; therefore, full training in his particular needs is provided.

You Will Need To Be

• Physically fit, calm, patient, and caring
• A confident driver with a full UK driving license and own vehicle, fluent in English
• Reliable and trustworthy
• A non-smoker
• Organized and able to work on your own initiative
• A positive individual with a good sense of humor
• A mature and responsible individual
• Excellent hearing and communication skills
• Clean and tidy in appearance and ways
• Have a valid passport

You must respect our client's privacy and understand the need for confidentiality in all areas of your work.

Application Process: To apply, please submit a cover letter describing your interests and explaining why you would be a suitable candidate for this unique and rewarding position.

Training and Development: Full training will be provided in the client's particular needs, making this an ideal opportunity for individuals without previous care experience. You will also have on-call support from our client coordinator team.

About Us: AskJules is committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We are agents for university students with physical disabilities, providing personal, academic, and social support. AskJules is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate screening, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.