Personal Care Assistant Required in Toftwood, up to 15 hrs p/w £14 p/h

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

Job summary

A local care agency in Dereham seeks a Personal Care Assistant to support a friendly lady with domestic tasks, personal care, and shopping. The ideal candidate will have a full UK driving licence and be comfortable working in a cat-friendly environment. This role offers flexible hours, with a pay rate of £14 per hour.

Qualifications

• Required: Full UK driving licence.
• Must be female due to personal care aspects.
• Should be trustworthy and able to build rapport.

Responsibilities

• Assist with domestic tasks including cleaning and laundry.
• Provide limited personal care and meal preparation.
• Support with shopping and local trips.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Trustworthy

Ability to build rapport

Comfortable around cats

Job description

Personal Care Assistant Required in Toftwood

Job Purpose: I’m a very friendly lady, who loves my garden and my cat. As I have mobility difficulties, I would like your support with domestic tasks, limited personal care, shopping and other local trips. Location: Dereham Details:

• Domestic tasks including cleaning, laundry, changing bed linen and ironing.
• Meal preparation.
• Aspects of personal care such as helping me to put on socks and shoes and occasionally assisting me to put cream on my legs and wash my hair.
• Shopping and other local trips out. This will be with the use of my car.
• Taking the time to build a rapport with me as I find it difficult to trust new people.

Person Specification

The following skills, competencies and qualities are essential and desirable for the post.

• Full UK driving licence
• Female PA due to the personal care aspects of the role
• Trustworthy and able to build a rapport
• Happy to work around a cat

Summary Terms and Conditions

• The rate of pay for this position is £14 per hour
• You will be reimbursed for any agreed expenses incurred as part of the role
• Hours and times of work: 15 hours per week to be worked 09:30am-1:30pm on a Monday, Tuesday and Friday, and 09:30am-12:30pm on a Thursday, with some flexibility available

• If this job requires any of the following: manual handling, handling of hazardous chemical, food handling or the handling of medication, you will be required undertake annual training.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements

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

• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Food Hygiene

• Full UK driving license

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com