Personal Assistant/Carer (driver essential)

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

Job summary

A caring organization in Wolverhampton is seeking a Support Worker for a young disabled male. The role involves personal care, driving, and supporting daily activities, including swimming. Candidates must have a full driving licence, be fluent in English, and ideally reside within a 30-minute drive of Wolverhampton. This part-time position offers £15.25 per hour, with the opportunity for enhanced rates during weekends and sleep-in shifts. Interested individuals should apply by sending their CV via email.

Qualifications

• Experience in care/support roles is advantageous.
• Must be a resident in the UK for at least 3 years.
• Must pass an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
• Female applicants preferred in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and daily activities.
• Drive the client's adapted vehicle.
• Help with swimming and hydrotherapy.
• Administer medication as needed.

Skills

Caring attitude

Full, clean driving licence

Fluent English communication

Swimming ability

Job description

Carer/Support Worker Required

Are you a compassionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in someone's life? We are currently seeking a Support Worker to join an existing team to assist disabled young adult male within his Wolverhampton home. Our client is looking to add to his caring support worker team to assist him and his family. Some of his carers have been with him for several years, forming a close bond with him.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care
• Driving his adapted vehicle
• Helping with swimming/hydrotherapy
• Administering medication
• Supporting him in daily activities such as going to the park, cinema, or pub.

Previous experience would be an advantage, but being the right fit for him and his family is more important.

Requirements

• A full, clean driving licence
• To be able to swim, as this is one of his favourite activities
• To be able to communicate fluently in English
• To have been resident in the UK for at least 3 years
• To be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check
• To live within a 30-minute drive to Wolverhampton.
• As this role is very specific, we ideally need to take on a Female applicant in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 *

We are primarily looking for somebody to be available to work weekday morning shifts, with occasional availability for evenings and weekends. This is a part‑time role (for c 10-12 hours per week) with various shifts available between 7am and 10pm. Occasional sleep‑in shifts, and on‑call shifts will be required. Additional shifts may also be available.

The salary offered is £15.25 per hour, with an enhanced hourly rate of £17.25 for weekend shifts and £90 per sleep‑in shift.

This is a fabulous opportunity for a rewarding career, to make a difference in a young person's life, and to join a loving family and team. If you are interested in this role, please apply and send your CV to [e-mail].

*Occupational Pursuant to Para 1 Schedule 9 of Equality Act 2010