Personal Care Assistant

MOSAIC 1898 LTD; Oakham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

140 hours/month

14-hour day shifts

Potential to increase hours

Sleeping night shift

Fully paid training

Supportive environment

Make a difference

Varied career

Job summary

Mosaic 1898 is seeking a reliable, compassionate support worker to assist a 41-year-old man with a C4/C5 spinal cord injury, living independently. You will join a small, friendly team providing 24-hour, 2:1 support, with duties including personal care, mobility, travel and work commitments.

Previous care experience is beneficial but not essential as full training is provided. The role requires empathy, emotional intelligence, a caring attitude, and the ability to promote dignity and

Qualifications

• Proficiency in English language.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Own transport is essential due to rural location.
• Willingness to provide annual leave cover where possible.

Responsibilities

• Personal care and daily living support
• Supporting travel, work, and social activities
• Working as part of a 2:1 support team at all times
• Providing care within the individual's home and community

Skills

Empathy

Emotional intelligence

Caring attitude

Strong work ethic

Willingness to learn

Job description

Job Type:

Permanent

Working Hours:

35 hours per week

Working Pattern:

To be arranged with employer

Rate of Pay:

£14.52 per hour

Job Profile

Mosaic 1898 are seeking a reliable, compassionate, and trustworthy individual to support a 41-year-old gentleman with a C4/C5 spinal cord injury, living independently in his own home. You would be joining a small, friendly team already providing 24-hour, 2:1 support full time.

The role involves assisting with all aspects of daily living, including personal care, mobility, travel, and work commitments. The individual has a high-level spinal cord injury following a sporting accident but lives a very active and varied life.

Your day-to-day can vary, from attending charity events in London, to quieter days at home. Regular involvement with his charity supporting young people seriously injured through sport is a significant part of his routine. No day is the same and the ability to adapt to each day is essential.

Previous care experience is beneficial, however not essential as full training will be provided for the right person. What matters most is the ability to have empathy, emotional intelligence for his situation, those around him and be able to promote dignity and independence. A caring attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn is crucial.

Your key responsibilities will consist of, but are not limited to the below:

• Personal care and daily living support
• Supporting travel, work, and social activities
• Working as part of a 2:1 support team at all times
• Providing care within the individual's home and community

What we offer

• Permanent position
• 140 hours per month contracted
• 2 × 14-hour day shifts per week
• Potential to increase hours
• Optional 1 × 10-hour sleeping night shift
• Fully paid, hands-on training
• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Opportunity to make a real difference in someone's life
• An interesting and varied career

Pay Rates

• Day shifts (08:00 - 22:00): £14.52 per hour
• Sleeping nights (22:00 - 08:00): £12.71 per hour
• Shadowing - Paid in line with current national minimum wage

Person Specification

Experience (Desirable but Not Essential – Full Training Provided)

• Spinal cord injuries
• Ventilator care
• Tracheostomy care
• Suprapubic catheter care
• Bowel management
• Moving and handling

What We're Looking For

• Trustworthy, dependable, and proactive individual
• Good communicator with a strong sense of responsibility
• Kind, patient and empathetic
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
• Calm under pressure and attentive to detail
• Comfortable working longer hours - shifts are 14 hours
• Flexibility - Client requires 24/7, 2:1 support all year round. Weekend work is part of the role.

Requirements

• Proficiency in English
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Own transport is essential (due to rural location)
• Willingness to provide annual leave cover where possible