Healthcare Assistant

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

Job summary

A local home care provider in Lancashire is seeking a Personal Assistant to support an individual with complex health needs. The role involves providing personal care, assistance with daily tasks, and requires a full driving license. The ideal candidate will be flexible with hours and comfortable working with dogs. Pay is up to £16.00 per hour, with full training provided.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Pension scheme

Paid leave

Full training provided

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and support is highly preferred.
• Must have a full driving license and access to a car.
• Ability to be flexible with hours and accommodate potential weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily assistance with personal care needs.
• Support with general tasks and accompany to outings.
• Assist with healthcare needs and mobility.

Skills

Personal care assistance

Flexibility

Driving skills

Comfort around dogs

Job description

Overview

Personal / Home Care Assistant
Town, County: Lancaster, Lancashire
JOB REF: SS0925

I am a 34 year old woman looking for a Personal Assistant to join my support team. I have a very rare and complex health which means I need help in everyday tasks and getting out and about to allow me to have the best quality of life possible. Ideally a female individual is preferred. On occasions I do need assistance with a wheel chair.

I need support with managing my personal care and healthcare needs each day, however currently I also have a daily visit from a nurse specialist to connect me to my feed as I am fed intravenously.

When I am well, I enjoy being able to get out with my support dog and would love to go to new places so a full driving licence and car is required, and any candidate must be comfortable around dogs.

You Will Receive

• Up to £16.00 per hour, subject to experience, completion of probation and training
• A pension if eligible
• 5.6 weeks per year pro rata
• Full certificated training on all aspects of the role

Hours Available

• A flexible 16 hours per week
• There is the opportunity to work additional hours on occasions

What’s Required

• Provide assistance with personal care
• A full driving licence and car
• Flexibility in working hours essential
• Possible weekend work
• Daily support with general tasks
• An enhanced DBS check, the cost will be met by the Employer