Personal Assistant Carer

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local support service in Runcorn is seeking a Personal Assistant to provide care for two ladies with severe disabilities. The role includes assisting with personal care, meal preparation, and supporting community outings. This is a flexible, casual position, requiring a valid driving license and patience. The pay rate is £13.21 per hour, with additional pay for sleep-ins.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Paid Enhanced DBS

Insurance provided for vehicle use

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and support for individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to cook and prepare meals according to dietary plans.
• Must hold a valid driving license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care tasks such as showering and dressing.
• Help with meal preparation and monitoring health.
• Support clients in social/community events.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Initiative

Good sense of humour

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding, flexible job working in the care industry?
Then look no further?......

I am looking to employ an enthusiastic, caring and committed individual Personal Assistant to join our amazing team supporting 2 ladies with severe disabilities & epilepsy in their family home based in Runcorn.

This post is for casual flexible hours to cover sickness and holidays.

A Personal Assistant works directly with one or more individuals to support them with various aspects of their daily like so that they can live it in a way they choose.

The successful candidate will be directly employed by the family of the ladies who need the care and support. Halton Direct Payments Team act as a support service and will not be the employer for this role.

One of the ladies is wheelchair dependent, and duties will include personal care, cooking for clients following dietitian plan, domestic duties, companionship and supporting them to have social support in the community.


This role is advertised in compliance with the Equality Act 2010. For further information, please see “Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9 Work: exceptions, part 1 Occupational requirements”.

• 12 hours per month + 4 sleep ins per month
• £13.21 per hour
• £83.00 per sleep in

This role is based in the Castlefields area of Runcorn, Cheshire.
A Female Personal Assistant is required to provide personal and practical assistance, to enable two disabled ladies to live independently.

MAIN DUTIES:
• Assistance with all aspects of personal care – showering/dressing
• Assisting at meal times, meal preparation
• Monitor and record health
• Administration of medication
• Booking and going to appointments
• Supporting with shopping
• Undertake domestic duties; laundry, changing beds, general housework, cleaning and dusting
• Supporting to social/community events and outings.

Working Hours:
Flexible casual cover for sickness and holidays.

Working days can be discussed upon interview.

Rate of Pay: £13.21 per hour £83.00 per sleeping night
Patience, initiative, caring and a good sense of humour are the qualities most needed.

Hours to be worked flexibly and will include Weekends

An Enhanced DBS will be paid for by the employer and References will be required.

• Driving Licence (required) You would be required to drive the mobility car which is an Automatic car & Insurance provided

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ROLE CANNOT ASSIST WITH VISA APPLICATIONS OR SPONSORSHIP.

Please only apply if you are able to travel to Runcorn