Personal care assistant - Hourly

Ask Jules; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks Personal Care Assistants to provide one-to-one care for a young professional. Successful applicants will support daily living activities, assisting with personal care and social interactions. This role requires a proactive attitude, strong communication skills, and a caring demeanor.

Qualifications

• Full and clean UK driving license (Desirable).
• Patience and a caring nature.
• Mature and responsible attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and health support.
• Assist with social activities and outings.
• Perform housekeeping and domestic duties.

Skills

Strong communication

Listening skills

Caring nature

Physical fitness

Proactive approach

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a young professional who is looking for like-minded individuals to join their care team. You'll be part of a close-knit team of Personal Care Assistants providing one-to-one personal care and support for independent living.

This role could suit one PA available for both day and night shifts, or it could be split between two PAs, one covering days and the other covering nights.

Start: ASAP

Location: Portland, Dorset (DT5)

Hours: 12 hour shifts

Pay: GBP17 p/h = GBP204 per shift

Rota:

WK1 Night Shifts - Saturday & Sunday (7pm start)

WK2 Night Shifts - 7pm Start - Monday & Tuesday (7pm start)

WK2 Day Shifts - 7am Start - Friday & Saturday & Sunday (7am start)

About the Job

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive difference in somebody else's life. Our client lives in their own home and requires assistance with many aspects of daily life. You will be providing support including personal care and repositioning, as well as assisting her to go out and spend time with family and friends in the evening. The most important thing for our client is that her PAs are gentle and attentive, and that she can have an open and honest relationship with them. Conversation should flow naturally, and you should enable her to live the best life possible.

Duties include:

- Personal Care

- Health Care

- Social Support

- Housekeeping / Domestic duties

Care experience is not required as full training in our client's particular requirements will be provided.

About our Client

She is a kind, funny and creative person who loves to spend time with her friends, family and spoiled tabby cat. She works from home during the week and likes to spend weekends both at home and out doing things including going to the beach, shopping, volunteering, spending time with friends/family and lots of craft projects!

As written by her

"When I'm not working, I enjoy being creative and love to crochet. I also watch way too much TV for my own good. If you can think it, I probably watch it, but my favourite show is Law & Order! I spend a lot of time at home, and my PAs need to feel comfortable with that. However, I do enjoy going out and doing things when I'm able to and it's important that my PAs are willing and able to help me with this. Some of the things I enjoy doing include going to the beach, for walks and drives, out to eat/to cafes, shopping, going to the theatre, hanging out with friends and family, attending family/community events, listening to live music and volunteering.'

Qualifications and Requirements:

- A full and clean UK driving license (Desirable)

- Proactive approach to working

- Physical fitness, patience, and a caring nature

- Strong communication and listening skills

- Mature and responsible attitude

- Fluent in English

- Clean and tidy appearance

Application Process: To apply, please submit a cover letter describing your interests and explaining why you would be a suitable candidate for this unique and rewarding position.

AskJules is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo the appropriate screening, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.