Personal Care Assistant

People Plus Independent Living Services; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A support service provider in Rotherham seeks a Personal Care Assistant to support a positive gentleman in maintaining his independence. Responsibilities include community engagement, personal care, and meal preparation. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, reliable, and possess strong communication skills. Hours are flexible, covering annual leave and staff absence, and some experience in care support is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting an individual with challenging behaviour is desirable.
• A DBS check may be required.

Responsibilities

• Accompanying and supporting the gentleman in accessing the community.
• Help plan and suggest activities outside the home.
• Personal care and meal preparation.
• Maintain confidentiality and liaise with colleagues and family.

Skills

Experience in 1:1 and 2:1 care support

Enthusiastic and positive attitude

Clear and concise communication skills

Reliable, punctual, and flexible

Job description

Personal Care Assistant required in the Moorgate S60 area of Rotherham

To support a positive gentleman with a good sense of humour and outgoing nature, by enabling him to maintain an independent and fulfilling life that meets his chosen lifestyle. He enjoys several activities such as going shopping, to the cinema and out for walks.

Hours

No set hours per week. Position is cover for annual leave and staff absence. Hours are as and when required. Preferred Driver but not essential

Rate of Pay

£12.60 per hour

Duties Include :

• Accompanying and supporting him in accessing the community and encouraging him to do so
• To help plan and suggest activities outside the home
• To take a proactive approach in all aspects of the role
• Personal care – to encourage toileting and support with dressing if required
• Meal and drink preparation
• General light household duties may be required on occasion
• To always maintain confidentiality
• To liaise with colleagues and his family to discuss any relevant concerns

About You :

• Can work under your own initiative and preferably with experience in 1 : 1 and 2 : 1 care support
• Experience in supporting an individual with challenging behaviour is desirable. Support and training will be provided by colleagues and family if required
• You must be an enthusiastic individual, as well as reliable, punctual, and flexible, with a positive attitude and calm manner
• Possess clear and concise communication skills
• A driver would be preferred but is not essential. The gentleman has a Motability vehicle which you would use during work hours if you are a driver.
• A DBS check may be required. The expense will be met by your employer

Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of our client. Should your application be successful, and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the client and not by PeoplePlus - Independent Living Services.