Personal Care Assistant / Support Worker

UKCIL Ltd; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 23,205 - 31,545; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Job summary

UKCIL Ltd is seeking a Female Personal Assistant to support a wheelchair user in Gravesend (DA11). The role is part-time, 20–25 hours per week, with some evenings, weekends and bank holidays, to help with daily living tasks and mobility.

No previous experience is required as full in-house training will be provided; candidates must be able to work in a flexible manner and live within the Gravesend/Northfleet area. Driving may be required and on-site parking is available.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; in-house training provided.

Responsibilities

• Support in daily living activities and mobility.
• Assist with driving employer's car.
• Assistance in hydrotherapy pool with training.
• Flexible hours, including some evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Job description

Personal Care Assistant required 25 hr per week, Northfleet (DA11) @ £14/hr FTE £27.3k - Gravesend - DA11

A female fulltime wheelchair user with high dependency needs requires a part-time Female Personal Assistant (PA) to join a small team providing assistance in all areas of independent living, including driving my car and assisting in hydrotherapy pool (with training) to enable the employer to live a full and active life.

Candidates must live within the Gravesend/Northfleet area.

No experience is necessary as in-house training is given.

Candidates must be prepared to work in a flexible manner.

Confidentiality, commitment, communication + mutual trust and respect are essential.

This is a physical job requiring good health and stamina.

The hours are 20-25 per week to include some full days; some evening, weekend & Bank Holidays.

Extra hours are required for holidays/sickness/emergency sometimes at short notice.

Government Pension Scheme is available + free on-site parking.

This is a unique opportunity to experience living in the community with and for a disabled person including all the barriers that hinder trying to be a productive member of society. The successful candidate will develop knowledge and skills that will remain with them.

Applicants will have a short telephone interview initially before progressing any further.