Female Personal Care Assistant

Health Your Way; Uttoxeter; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Training & development

Job summary

Health Your Way is seeking a Female Personal Assistant to support a family at their home in Uttoxeter. The role involves assisting with personal care and health needs for a client with a high-level spinal cord injury, promoting independence and daily living.

Applicants should have flexibility, be able to cover night shifts and weekends, and ideally hold a full driving licence. DBS checked is preferred; training is provided and a pension is available if eligible.

Qualifications

• Experience providing personal care and support to someone with spinal cord injury.
• Full driving licence preferred, but staying within commutable distance is essential.
• Flexibility in working hours, including night shifts and weekends on a rota.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with all aspects of personal care and clinical requirements.
• Support independence and daily living in a family home.
• Assist with mobility, skincare, medication reminders and health-related tasks.

Skills

Personal care support

Driving licence

Flexibility

Night shifts

Weekend work

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

I am looking for a Female Personal Assistant to join my support team, to support me within my family home. Ideally you will have experience of supporting someone with a spinal cord injury and promoting independence.

My injury has had a big impact on my physical health and I need support with managing my personal care and healthcare needs each day.

When I am well, I enjoy spending time with my family and pet dog, socialising with friends and exploring accessible ventures out.

You will receive:

• Day rate: £13.37 per hour
• Night rate (sleeping night): £11.44 per hour
• A pension if eligible
• 5.6 weeks per year annual leave pro rata
• Full certificated training on all aspects of the role

Hours available:

• A minimum of 12 hours per week on a 4 week rota – day and night shifts available.
• There is the opportunity to work additional hours on occasions in relation to holidays and sickness.

What’s Required:

• Provide assistance with all aspects of personal care and clinical requirements to a female with a high-level spinal cord injury.
• A full driving licence preferred, but within commutable distance essential.
• Flexibility in working hours essential, night shifts are also available.
• Weekend work essential – on a rota basis.
• An enhanced DBS check, the cost will be met by the Employer