Personal Assistant Carer

Techwaka; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care service provider is looking for Carers/Personal Assistants to support a 31-year-old man with Cerebral Palsy in Runcorn. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in a rewarding position, providing care in various aspects of daily living while promoting independence. The shifts are flexible, and skills such as patience and good communication are essential. Looking for dedicated individuals with a caring attitude to join the team.

Qualifications

• Experience preferred but not essential.
• DBS check desirable but not essential; provided.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal hygiene, feeding, and dressing.
• Accompany on community activities and chaperone on holidays.
• Provide cover for sickness and holidays as required.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Resourceful

Flexible

Good Listener

Good communicator

Consistent

Energetic

Dedicated/Committed

Reliable and punctual

Respectful

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2

Job description

A Team of Carers'/Personal Assistants required to support a 31 year old man who has a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy, uses a communication aid and uses a wheelchair to move around both inside and outside the home.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in the care sector and to have an enjoyable, worthwhile job that gives back.The client lives with his family in Runcorn and he has a very active social life, attending university and work.

The client requires support with all aspects of his care, including:
• Showering/personal hygiene care
• Feeding/Drinking
• Dressing/getting up and getting ready for bed
• Support when out/about in the community, attending work, attending university
• Chaperone on holidays
• Able to provide cover for sickness/holidays as required

The shifts will be in blocks of 8 and 6 hours per day as follows:

Monday - Sunday 8am-4pm (8 hour shifts)
Monday - Sunday 6pm-12am (6 hour shifts)

Plus additional 1 hour Double up (2:1) calls 4 times per day Mon/Tue/Fri/Sat/Sun
Plus additional 1 hour Double up (2:1) calls 2 times per day Wed/Thur

Skills required in this role include being:
• Caring
• Patient
• Resourceful
• Flexible
• Good Listener
• Good communicator
• Consistent
• Energetic
• Dedicated/Committed
• Able to work as part of a team
• Reliable and punctual
• Respectful as working in a family homeExperience is preferred but not essential.

A diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 is also desirable
A transferrable enhanced DBS check is desirable to allow for employment to commence as soon as possible but not essential as one will be provided.

This role is only suitable for applicants already based in the North West UK, who are able to travel to/from the role - it does not include remote working, relocation fees, agency employment or visa sponsorship.

To apply for this role, you must be eligible to work in the UK and meet all national safeguarding criteria.

Due to the high volume of applications receives, please note only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Please note: Halton Direct Payments Team works on behalf of individuals to advertise their vacancies supporting the individual only. You will be directly employed by the client/family.

Serious applicants only - no time wasters

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