Personal Care Assistant

People Plus Group LTD; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A caregiving service provider in Rotherham is seeking Personal Care Assistants to support a gentleman in maintaining an independent lifestyle. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, community activities, and meal preparation. Flexibility is key, and a driving license is essential. Training will be provided for those with less experience. This position offers £12.60 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must possess a driving license.
• Experience in supporting individuals with special needs is desirable.
• A clear communication style is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the individual in accessing community activities.
• Help plan activities outside the home.
• Assist with personal care and meal preparation.

Skills

Support individual with challenging behaviour

Communication skills

Flexibility and reliability

Job description

Overview

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 collecting model cars and listening to music.

Hours

This is a flexible position, working days and possible sleeping nights.

Vacancy is for 2 personal care assistants.

1. Position 1 — 32 hours
2. Position 2 — 30 hours

A driving license is essential.

Pay

Rate of Pay: £12.60 per hour

Duties

• 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 and prompt 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.
• 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 is essential.
• A DBS check will 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.