Personal Assistant/Care Assistant

The Rowan Organisation; Ware; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care provider in Ware is seeking a Personal Assistant/Care Assistant to deliver essential personal care to a gentleman with a brain injury. This role demands excellent communication skills and flexibility, with shifts across various hours. While experience is preferred, dedicated training will be offered. The position is part of a compassionate team providing round-the-clock support, emphasizing the importance of interpersonal skills, punctuality, and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Experience within a similar role is preferred but training will be provided.
• Must be prepared to undertake any necessary training.
• Health and safety considerations must be respected at all times.

Responsibilities

• Provide all elements of personal care.
• Assist with moving and handling, including ceiling hoist use.
• Administer medication via PEG with provided training.
• Communicate effectively with the employer.
• Perform general cleaning duties.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to lipread or willingness to learn

Punctuality and reliability

Trustworthiness

Flexibility

Job description

Job Description

Job Reference: JH/AB/HWEH

Job Title: Personal Assistant/Care Assistant

Hours: 20 hours per week

Working Pattern: Set weekly rota. Shifts range from 7am to 5pm, 4pm to 10pm, occasional 7am -10pm. Double ups 9.15am-10.15am, 4pm-5pm and 8pm -9pm

Rates of Pay: £14.11 per hour, £21 per hour on bank holidays

Work Area/Location: Employers home address in Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 area - must be local

Responsible to: Directly to the employer

About the job

You will be working in a family environment as part of a team who provide 24/7 care and support to a gentleman in his late 30’s who has an acquired brain injury. Communication skills are essential as communication plays a huge part in this role.

Main Tasks

• All elements of personal care
• Moving and handling – including ceiling hoist use
• Administering medication via PEG (training will be provided)
• Communicating with the employer, you will need to lipread
• Assisting the employer with what they need
• Working as part of a team
• General cleaning of the room and wet room

Person Specification

• Good communication skills, the ability to lipread or willingness to learn
• Experience within a similar role is preferred but training will be provided
• Must be able to commit to double up times (9.15am-10.15am, 4pm-5pm and 8pm -9pm) Ideally you will live locally
• Be punctual, reliable and flexible
• Must be honest and trustworthy
• Establish a professional standard of care, which should be maintained at all times
• Be prepared to undertake any training that may be required to meet the needs of the role
• Ensure that due consideration is given to health and safety at all times
• Respect and safeguard the goods and property of the employer
• Respect privacy and uphold confidentiality at all times
• If you use your car whilst working then you will require business use on your car insurance

Special Conditions

A Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) and two satisfactory references are conditional for the post. This is a free and confidential process.

Disclaimer

The Rowan Organisation is acting on behalf of a third party and will not be your employer nor be responsible for any actions arising out of your employment.