Personal Care Assistant (Block Shifts) 31.5 hr/wk £12.84

UKCIL; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A care support organization in Blackburn seeks a Personal Care Assistant for 31.5 hr/week shifts at £12.84/hr. The successful candidate will support a non-verbal client with cerebral palsy, helping them lead an independent lifestyle. Key responsibilities include personal care, meal preparation, and social activities, requiring a driving license and compassion. Training provided.

Benefits

DBS check paid

Pension contributions

Additional pay for training

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in continence management and bowel management routine.
• Ability to perform moving and handling tasks including hoisting.
• Skills in domestic duties such as laundry, cleaning, and cooking.

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation for the client.
• Provide personal care to the client.
• Assist with social and leisure activities.

Skills

Compassionate care

Excellent communication skills

Reliability

Self-motivation

Job description

Personal Care Assistant (Block Shifts) 31.5 hr/wk @ £12.84

We are looking for an experienced Female Care / Support worker to join our team of Personal Assistants supporting one of our clients in the Blackburn area. The role will be varied, but you will be supporting our client who is non verbal and living with cerebral palsy to lead an individual and independent lifestyle within their own home and the community. Our client has a wide range of interests particularly Blackburn Rovers football, boxing, and swimming.

At Salvere Support we support individual clients in their own homes. Our small teams of Personal Assistants provide bespoke, person-centred care to really make a difference in our clients' lives. You’ll only be working with one client which enables you to truly get to know them and make a meaningful difference each day.

You will be working as part of a small team on a 1:1 (occasionally 2:1) basis. Your contracted hours will be: 31.5 hours per week average over a 4 week period.

• Week 1: Thursday 10am-8am and Friday 8am-1pm (27 hours)
• Week 2: Wednesday 10am-8am, Thursday 8am-10am, Sunday 10am-8am (46 hours)
• Week 3: Monday 8am-10am, Thursday 10am-8am, Friday 8am-1pm (29 hours)
• Week 4: Saturday 10am-8am, Sunday 8am-10am (24 hours)

In return Salvere Support offers:

• Rate of pay £12.84 per hour
• DBS paid for by us
• Full induction and ongoing support
• Bespoke clinical training sessions
• Additional pay for each online training course completed
• Overtime opportunities
• Pension Contributions

All training is provided and will consist of e-learning courses, face‑to‑face sessions, practical training, clinical training and competencies. The training is bespoke to the client and fully comprehensive for meeting their needs. We also provide refresher training on a regular basis, to keep your knowledge and skills current.

Who we are looking for:

You must be self‑motivated, well organised, reliable and an excellent team player. As well as being a naturally caring and compassionate person, we’re seeking Care / Support workers with experience of:

• Continence management and bowel management routine
• Moving and handling (including hoisting)
• Domestic duties (laundry, cleaning, cooking nutritious meals)
• Supporting to travel to appointments, participate in social activities including swimming and be able to confidently support with hydrotherapy sessions
• Monitoring of general health and well‑being, daily record keeping as such
• Supporting and communicating with someone who is non‑verbal

You should also have:

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Flexibility to cover annual leave and sickness
• A clean, full driving licence is essential (There is use of a wheelchair accessible vehicle)

Please apply through indeed to be considered for this role. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. You must also have eligibility to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation
• Personal Care
• Domestic Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Transportation

• Full UK driving licence
• Own personal car
• Can drive a motability equipped car

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication
• Continence Care
• Catheterisation

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com