Female Personal Care Assistant DP/RP39

Warrington Disability Partnership; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local disability support service in Warrington is looking for a Female Personal Care Assistant to help a young lady wheelchair user with cerebral palsy and epilepsy. The role requires experience in personal care and assisting with daily life activities. The ideal candidate should have a driving license and be over 25 for insurance. Competitive pay at £12.60 per hour, with various shift patterns available.

Qualifications

• Female needed due to personal care requirements.
• Driving license required, must be over 25 for insurance purposes.
• Experience with care work crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide fully comprehensive care.
• Assist with personal care.
• Help with feeding and social activities.

Skills

Experience in care work

Lifting and handling

PEG feeding

Feeding and swallowing experience

Administering medication

Dealing with seizures

Job description

Overview

Female Personal Care Assistant, DP/RP39. This role is compliant with the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Work: exceptions, Part 1, Occupational requirements).

Full time, working with another Personal Care Assistant. Location: Callands area of Warrington. Rate of pay £12.60 per hour. The Personal Assistant is required to assist a young lady, a full time wheelchair user with cerebral palsy and epilepsy.

Hours

• 12 hour shifts: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM on Weekdays; weekends available.
• 12 hour waking nights: 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM; Weekends available.
• One waking night shift, hours arranged at interview stage – could be split.
• 12 hour Weekdays and weekends, to be arranged at interview stage.
• These hours are not on a rota, but could be split.

About

This young lady lives in her family home with her family, she enjoys being around people and socialising. Dining out, watching her favourite comedies and has a great sense of humour and understanding.

Duties

• Fully comprehensive care
• Personal care
• Assistance with feeding
• Assistance with social activities and general daily life
• Household duties

Full details will be discussed at the interview.

Essential requirements

• Female (due to personal care)
• Driving licence and over 25 for insurance on mobility vehicle
• Experience in care work, lifting and handling, PEG feeding, feeding and swallowing experience
• Experience with administering medication
• Experience in dealing with seizures

Ideal candidates

Common sense and a good sense of humour with a bubbly outgoing personality.

How to Apply

Send a cover letter and CV referencing DP/RP39 to:
[e-mail]

The Independent Living Team will forward your application to the prospective employer, who will conduct interviews.