Personal Assistant/Live in carer - DCC/PA/6860

Denbighshire Direct Payments Support Team; Prestatyn; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A local support organization is seeking a live-in carer to assist a disabled female in her home in north Denbighshire. The role involves supporting her physical health and wellbeing, with responsibilities including meal preparation, personal care, and accompanying her on social outings. Candidates should have a full driving licence and demonstrate reliability and flexibility. Enhanced pay for bank holidays and extensive training opportunities are provided.

Benefits

5.6 weeks’ holiday per year

Sick pay at SSP rate

Free training and professional development

Enhanced pay for bank holidays

Overtime opportunities

Free DBS check

Qualifications

• Full driving license and willing to drive mobility vehicle (manual).
• References must be available upon request.
• Background in the care sector is desired, but full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and provide snacks.
• Accompany individual on social activities and appointments.
• Provide support with personal care throughout the day and night.
• Ensure a safe environment and respect privacy.

Skills

Driving license

Punctuality

Reliability

Flexibility

Background in care sector

Job description

Overview

1 x live in carer required (2 x 24 hour shifts available (48 hours total) on a Tuesday & Thursday (days and times can be negotiated at interview).

£12.60 per hour

Live in personal assistant required, funded through a direct payment, to support a disabled female within her own home in north Denbighshire.

We are advertising on the behalf of a disabled individual who requires support to maintain her physical health, wellbeing and independence at home through the employment of a personal assistant.

Responsibilities

• To assist with safe meal preparation including drinks and snacks throughout the day.
• To accompany the individual on social activities, appointments and excursions outside of the home.
• To provide verbal prompts for medication.
• To provide general domestic support within the home including laundry, changing bedding and general cleaning of home.
• To ensure a safe environment and give due regard to health and safety at all times.
• To support and encourage individual with computer skills as well as other hobbies and interests.
• To safely transport and drive individual’s mobility vehicle to and from appointments and social excursions.

To support with personal care throughout the day and night, including:

• Safe transfer from bed to chair using fixed hoist.
• Attend to personal hygiene in a safe and dignified manner including daily washing, support with toileting, support to maintain oral hygiene and dressing/changing clothes.
• (At night) Connecting NIV machine via mask (training to be provided for this).
• To provide support to reposition throughout the night.

Personal Specification

• Be punctual and reliable and have some degree of flexibility in working hours.
• Respect the privacy of the family and uphold confidentiality at all times.
• Respect and safeguard the goods and the property of the family.
• To uphold a professional standard of care which should be maintained at all times.
• To undertake the role with due regard for the physical and psychological needs of the individual.
• Full driving licence with the candidate willing to disclose any previous driving record and penalties so they can be included on the individual’s motor insurance policy enabling them to drive the vehicle.

Essential skills/experience

• Full driving license and willing to drive mobility vehicle (manual).
• References (must be available upon request).
• Background in the care sector (desired) - Full training will be provided to the successful candidate.

Benefits

• 5.6 weeks’ holiday per year (pro-rata)
• Sick pay at SSP rate (if applicable)
• Free training and professional development opportunities
• Enhanced pay for bank holidays (to be discussed at interview)
• Overtime opportunities
• Free DBS check

If you are interested in this wonderful opportunity, please contact the Direct Payments team at Denbighshire County Council on 01824 712924 or email [e-mail]

Disclaimer
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of an individual employer. You will be employed by that individual and NOT Denbighshire County Cou