Healthcare Assistant

Health Your Way CIC; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care provider in Altrincham seeks a compassionate Personal / Home Care Assistant to support a young woman with learning disabilities. The role involves assisting with personal care, daily activities, and outdoor pursuits. Flexibility in working hours and a caring attitude are essential. Competitive pay and full certificated training offered.

Benefits

£12.50 per hour

Pension if eligible

5.6 weeks of annual leave per year

Full certificated training

Qualifications

• No previous experience necessary; personality and caring nature are key.
• A full driving licence is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS check required, cost covered by the employer.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with all aspects of personal care.
• Support daily routines and activities to promote independence.
• Assist with outdoor activities and creative tasks.

Skills

Caring nature

Flexibility in working hours

Ability to build relationships

Job description

Overview

Personal / Home Care Assistant in Altrincham, Trafford. We are looking to recruit female Personal Assistants to support a 22-year-old young woman with learning disabilities. No previous experience is necessary; the personality, caring nature, and ability to build a trusting relationship are what matters. The role involves supporting her to live her best life, including outdoor activities, baking, gardening, creativity, attending events, and holidays abroad as part of a small team.

We live in Altrincham and have two younger children, so being family friendly and used to busy households is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with all aspects of personal care
• Support daily routines, activities, and needs to promote independence
• Assist with outdoor activities, cooking/baking, gardening, arts and crafts, outings to theatres or concerts, shopping, holidays and travel as appropriate
• Support with use and care of equipment; work as part of a small, supportive team

What you will receive

• £12.50 per hour
• Pension if eligible
• 5.6 weeks of annual leave per year (pro rata)
• Full certificated training on all aspects of the role, including First Aid, Makaton, Epilepsy, Manual Handling, and any other training needs

Hours Available

• Part-time roles available, to be discussed at interview
• Opportunity to work additional hours on occasions in relation to holidays and sickness

What’s Required

• Provide assistance with all aspects of personal care
• A full driving licence is desirable
• Flexibility in working hours is essential; night shifts and weekend work may be required
• Daily support with use and care of equipment
• Enhanced DBS check (cost covered by the employer)

Location

Altrincham, Trafford. Role involves being part of a family environment with two younger children; suitable for someone who is family oriented and comfortable in a busy household.