Female Personal Care Assistant-24 hr/wk@ £13.50/hr in Burnley - FTE - £26.3k - Burnley - BB10

UKCIL Ltd; Lancashire, Burnley; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in personal care is seeking a Female Personal Care Assistant to support a client with disabilities in Burnley. The role involves personal care, companionship, and assistance with daily activities. The successful candidate will receive comprehensive training and support, with opportunities for overtime and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

DBS paid for

Full induction and ongoing support

Bespoke clinical training sessions

Additional pay for online training courses

Overtime opportunities

Pension Contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in all aspects of personal care.
• Proactive and organized with excellent communication skills.
• Experience in medication preparation and administration.

Responsibilities

• Support client with daily living activities and personal care.
• Assist with medication and food intake via Gastrostomy Tube.
• Provide companionship and support in the community.

Skills

Personal care

Moving and handling

Communication skills

Companionship

Job description

Female Personal Care Assistant-24 hr/wk@ £13.50/hr in Burnley - FTE - £26.3k - Burnley - BB10

We are looking for an experienced Female Care / Support worker to join our team of Personal Assistants supporting one of our clients in the BB10 area of Burnley. The role will be varied, but you will be supporting our client living with a learning and developmental disability and a diagnosis similar to Cerebral Palsy, to lead an individual and independent lifestyle within their own home and the community. Our client is non verbal, but still enjoys being involved in conversation and has a wide range of interests, including arts & crafts, shopping, all things Disney and getting out and about locally.

The hours: 24 hours per week. There may also be the requirement for occasional additional ad-hoc hours.

In return Salvere Support offers:

• Competitive rate of pay (£13.50 per hour)
• 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 should be proactive, organised and able to arrange the day's activities with our client without direction. You must be self motivated, 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:

• All aspects of Personal care
• Moving and handling including hoisting
• Support with food and fluid intake via Gastrostomy Tube (PEG)
• Medication preparation and administration
• Companionship and support with getting out into the community in wheelchair
• Household tasks including cleaning and housework

You should also have:

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Flexibility to cover annual leave and sickness

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.

Job Reference: SSL/ND/Burnley