Personal Care Assistant for a young woman, P/T 14 hours £14.30/hr in YO32 - FTE - £27.9k

UKCIL; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A personal care service provider in York is seeking a reliable Personal Care Assistant to support a young woman with PMLD. This part-time role offers 14 hours per week at £14.30 per hour, with responsibilities including personal care, meal prep, and assisting with social activities. Applicants with driving capabilities are preferred due to semi-rural location. Training and an enhanced DBS check are provided, along with holiday pay.

Benefits

Enhanced DBS paid for

Contract if employed

Holiday pay pro rata

Discount/benefit scheme

Induction and training provided

Qualifications

• Must be physically able to support in moving and handling procedures.
• Experience preferred but not essential.
• Driving license and personal car are advisable due to location.

Responsibilities

• Support personal care for a young woman with PMLD.
• Assist with meal preparation and domestic care.
• Engage in social and leisure activities.

Skills

Meal Preparation

Personal Care

Domestic Care

Social + Leisure activities

Communication with individuals with PMLD

Job description

Personal Care Assistant for a young woman, P/T 14 hours @ £14.30/hr in YO32 - FTE - £27.9k

FEMALE applicants only due to personal care.

We are expanding our team of carers and are looking for a reliable friendly carer for the following hours:

• Saturday 8:00 to 16:30
• Sunday 9:30 to 15:00

There is also the option of extra hours to cover holiday/sickness if required. Contracted hours of 14 hours @ £14.30ph.

You would be supporting a happy young woman with PMLD in her active social life at a 2:1 ratio. Responsibilities include personal care, moving and handling, support with eating and drinking, PEG feeds and accessing her local community, days out, etc. Carers must be physically able and willing to push a wheelchair and support in moving and handling procedures.

Benefits you will receive:

• You will have an enhanced DBS paid for
• You will receive a contract if employed
• You will be entitled to holiday pay pro rata
• You will be enrolled on a discount/benefit scheme
• Induction and training will be provided

Experience is preferred but not essential.

Due to semi-rural location a car driver is advisable.

Bank staff available, refer to other application.

Key Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation
• Personal Care
• Domestic Care
• Social + Leisure activities

Training

• Essential PA Guide
• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Moving & Handling
• Food Hygiene
• First Aid
• Hand hygiene
• Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

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

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication
• Continence Care
• Epilepsy Awareness
• PEG Feeding

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com