Personal Care Assistant / Support Worker

UKCIL; Norwich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A care service provider is seeking a Personal Assistant in South Norfolk to support a partially paralysed young man. The role includes assisting with personal care, preparing meals, and providing companionship. A flexible approach to shifts and a personal car are essential. This position offers competitive pay of £14.73 per hour for 10 hours of work per week, usually on weekends.

Qualifications

• Reliable, regular attendance.
• Completion of annual training required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including dressing and toileting.
• Assist with meal preparation and serving.
• Offer companionship and engage in activities.
• Drive the service user to appointments as needed.

Skills

Flexible approach to shifts

Respect for individual dignity and privacy

Friendly and good-humoured

Tools

Personal car with appropriate insurance

Full UK driving license

Job description

PA required in S Norfolk to assist partially paralysed young man - 10hrs p/w £14.73p/h

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 8bfd508d

Job Purpose: I am a partially paralysed young man who is looking for someone to provide me with support with day-to-day tasks, hobbies and social activities. I am determined to have the best chance of recovery and the best quality of life and you would be helping me towards achieving this goal.

Location: South Norfolk, NR14

Details:

• Assisting in all matters of personal care, including, dressing/undressing, washing, bathing and using toilet facilities
• Assisting with the preparation, cooking and serving of meals, snacks and drinks
• Carrying out general housework as required, including changing beds, laundry, ironing, tidying and light cleaning duties
• Providing companionship and mental stimulation, including participating in activities as required by the service user, including games, hobbies or other recreational activities
• Providing a chaperone service to drive the service user to appointments, day trips, outings, shopping or any other general errands outside the home
• Encouraging and overseeing the management of any medication or administering such medication where necessary and required
• Monitoring of health-related conditions such as diet and fluids, keeping records where required
• Ensuring relevant notes, information and records are kept and maintained and handovers are duly carried out to pass on relevant information where necessary
• Responding to any emergency within a timely and efficient manner
• Reporting progress and any concerns to parents

Duties of the PA/Care Assistant may vary depending on daily needs and routines.

Person specification

Essential:

• Flexible approach to shifts, may include a requirement to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays
• Respect for individual dignity and privacy and taking my complex needs into account
• Personal car with appropriate insurance
• Reliable, regular attendance

Desirable:

• Friendly and good humoured

Summary terms and conditions:

• Rate of pay for this position is £14.73 per hour
• Hours and times of work: 10 hours per week, usually weekends but may also need to cover weekdays late afternoons which would be advised ahead of time. You would also provide cover for the existing PA when on leave.
• Annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work I would normally expect to be done during 5.6 consecutive weeks
• This position requires the employee to complete the following free annual training:
• GDPR, Health and Safety, First Aid, COSHH, Moving and Handling, Personal Care, Risk Assessment

Post is subject to the following:

• 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 6 months

Key Responsibilities

Services

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

Training

• Moving & Handling
• Food Hygiene
• First Aid

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com