Personal Care Assistant for a gentleman 20 hr/wk £13.00/hr in Wymondham - FTE - £25.4k

UKCIL; Wymondham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A care provider in the UK is seeking a Personal Care Assistant in Wymondham. This role involves supporting a young man with severe learning difficulties by assisting with personal care and household chores. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of disabilities, experience with challenging behaviors, and a valid driving license. This position offers competitive pay and flexible hours, making it an excellent opportunity for compassionate individuals.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of working with severe learning disabilities.
• Prepared to undertake ongoing training.
• Attention to client safety at all times.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care tasks.
• Perform household chores.
• Engage in social and leisure activities.

Skills

Knowledge of working with people who have Severe Learning Disabilities and Autism

Experience with complex and challenging behaviours

First Aid & Epilepsy knowledge

Engagement and encouragement

Full Driving Licence

Respect for clients' dignity

Teamwork

High standards of Hygiene

Job description

Personal Care Assistant for a gentleman 20 hr/wk@ £13.00/hr in Wymondham - FTE - £25.4k

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: d086689b

Job Purpose
To enable an active 36 year-old young man with severe learning difficulties and complex communication needs, to live in his own home and engage in everyday activities. To be part of a small team to look after him, and includes doing household chores for him.

Location
Wymondham, Norfolk

Details
Will be for up to 20 day hours @£13 ph and 10 night hours @£12.21hr

Main Duties

• Helping with Personal Care
• Doing Household Chores

Person specificationListed below are the skills, competencies and qualities that are essential and desirable for the post. My assessment of these, both on application and at interview, will be the main factor in determining if you are successful. Please refer to these when submitting your application.

Essential

• Knowledge and Experience of working with people who have Severe Learning Disabilities and Autism

• Experience of working with people who have complex and challenging behaviours and be prepared to undertake ongoing training

• First Aid & Epilepsy knowledge (training available) and to be attentive and alert at all times regarding clients safety

• To be able to engage and encourage client at every opportunity

• To hold a Clean Full Driving Licence

• To respect clients dignity at all times

• Must be able to work as part of a team and report regularly to a Team leader

• To have High standards of Hygiene

Desirable

• Physically active and have a good sense of humour

• Basic food preparation & cooking skills

• Be able to complete everyday chores

• Be willing to attend further training if required

Summary terms and conditions· The rate of pay for this position is £11 per night hour (10pm - 8am), £13 per hour (8am - 10pm).· You will be reimbursed for any agreed expenses incurred as part of the role, including mileage at 45p per mile. · Hours and times of work as follows: As agreed

• A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer

• Satisfactory references from two referees, one of which must be your current or last employer.

• Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 3 months (for the permanent hours).

Key Responsibilities

Services

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

Training

• Understanding challenging behaviour
• Food Hygiene
• First Aid
• Hand hygiene
• Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

• Full UK driving license

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication
• Epilepsy Awareness

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com