Epilepsy Experienced Home Care Assistant

Abbots Care Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A caring and supportive home service provider in Hemel Hempstead seeks individuals to assist a female client with Epilepsy. The role includes providing personal care, attending social activities, and assisting with daily living tasks. Candidates must have experience with epilepsy and be able to commit to shifts, including weekends. This position offers competitive pay and comprehensive training opportunities, making a meaningful impact on the client's life.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Full in-house paid training

Learning and development opportunities

Paid Induction and shadowing

Enhanced DBS paid by the company

Blue Light Discount

Access to Care Worker Wellbeing App

Qualifications

• Must have experience supporting individuals with Epilepsy.
• Able to work independently and take initiative.
• Fluent in English for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and administer medication.
• Attend social activities and provide companionship.
• Assist with meal planning and food shopping.

Skills

Experience with Epilepsy

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Friendly and caring attitude

Physically fit

Job description

Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK. We cannot accept overseas applicants. You must have a full UK licence and access to your own vehicle for this role. We provide round‑the‑clock care packages to support people including children, young people and adults who have long‑term needs to live in the comfort and safety of their own home. We are looking for individuals to support our female client with Epilepsy who lives in Hemel Hempstead. It is important that candidates have previous epilepsy experience; this will help to enable our client and deliver person‑centred care. Our client attends regular social activities such as a gardening day centre on Mondays and Wednesdays, as well as singing and dancing at Electric Umbrella on Tuesdays and Thursdays, in which you will be required to attend. She requires support with all daily living and social activities. This is a fantastic opportunity to truly make a positive difference to somebody else’s life and to assist our client to achieve her goals and aspirations. Therefore, this job offers the prospect of meaning and job satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care
• Administering medication
• Attending social activities and companionship
• Supporting client with learning everyday life skills
• Assisting with regular sport and exercise
• Food shopping and meal planning

Working hours are as follows:

• Morning: 7am–4pm
• Evening: 4pm–10pm

It is mandatory for candidates to commit to one shift every other weekend.

Qualifications

• Previously experienced in supporting individuals with Epilepsy
• Physically fit, calm, patient, friendly and caring
• Good organisational skills and ability to work on your own initiative
• Personable with a proactive attitude to work
• Good communication skills
• Fluent in English
• Clean and tidy in both appearance and work habits

Benefits

• Competitive rates of £13.00 per hour weekdays & £16.00 per hour weekends
• Full in‑house paid training tailored to your role
• Outstanding learning and development opportunities
• Paid Induction and shadowing
• Enhanced DBS paid by Abbots Care
• Blue Light Discount to use in restaurants and high street stores
• Paid ongoing development and diplomas
• Access to our brand‑new Care Worker Wellbeing App and Rewards

Abbots Care is an award‑winning Care Provider who places their clients and care teams at the centre of our service.