Personal Care Assistant / Support Worker

UKCIL Ltd; Wells-Next-the-Sea; On-site; GBP 5,200 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

UKCIL Ltd in Wells-next-the-Sea is seeking a part-time Personal Assistant to support a young woman with daily activities and community participation. The role involves meal assistance, personal care, and encouraging independence in a home environment.

The position offers 8 hours per week, with an employed rate of £12.89 per hour (higher for self-employed carers). DBS checks and references are required; probation applies. NR23 location.

Qualifications

• Female applicants only. This post is exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
• Professional and reliable
• Calm and patient
• Flexible and adaptable
• Open-minded and understanding
• Able to think quickly and remain composed in challenging situations
• Comfortable working with dogs in the home

Responsibilities

• Support K to prepare and cook meals.
• Encourage safe food preparation and healthy eating.
• Assist Keeley to make food choices that she enjoys.
• Support K with personal hygiene and daily care routines as needed.
• Encourage independence while providing assistance where needed.
• Promote K's health, wellbeing, and confidence in everyday activities.

Skills

Female applicants only

Professional and reliable

Calm and patient

Flexible and adaptable

Open-minded and understanding

Observe non-verbal cues

Comfortable with dogs in home

Job description

Personal Assistant for a young woman P/T@ £12.89/hr in Wells-next-the-sea - FTE - £25.1k - Wells-Next-the-Sea - NR23

K is a young woman with a keen interest in animals, nature, arts and crafts, shopping, roller skating, and spending time outdoors on long walks. She has a support dog, a Standard Poodle, who plays an important role in her daily life.

K experiences significant anxiety and currently finds it difficult to access the community independently. She would like support to build confidence, develop independence, and enjoy activities such as visiting museums, zoos, local shops, and other places of interest.

Duties

• Support K to prepare and cook meals.
• Encourage safe food preparation and healthy eating.
• Assist Keeley to make food choices that she enjoys.
• Support K with personal hygiene and daily care routines as needed.
• Encourage independence while providing assistance where needed.
• Promote K's health, wellbeing, and confidence in everyday activities.

Person Specification Essential

• Female applicants only. This post is exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
• Professional and reliable
• Calm and patient
• Flexible and adaptable
• Open-minded and understanding
• Able to think quickly and remain composed in challenging situations
• Observant and aware of non-verbal communication and body language
• Comfortable supporting someone whose anxieties may affect daily routines and interactions, and able to approach personal boundaries and support needs with sensitivity, understanding, and respect.
• Knowledgeable about Autism Spectrum Disorder, complex phobias, and self-harming behaviours, or willing to learn
• Comfortable working with dogs in the home

Desirable Experience or understanding of the following would be beneficial:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Disordered eating
• Emetophobia (fear of vomiting)
• Supporting people with anxiety and mental health challenges

Rate of Pay

15.55 Self Employed

12.89 Employed

A higher hourly rate is available for self-employed carers, reflecting that they are responsible for their own holiday provision, National Insurance, pension arrangements, and other employment-related costs. Self-employed carers must also demonstrate that they are fully ensured, and registered with HMRC.

Employees receive these benefits through their employment package, which is reflected in the employed rate.

Hours of Work

8 hours per week, schedule to be discussed at interview

Location

NR23

Summary Terms and Conditions

Expenses

You will be reimbursed for any reasonable and pre-approved expenses incurred in the course of carrying out your duties. Where a personal vehicle is used to transport a service user and mileage reimbursement is to be claimed, this arrangement must be authorised in advance, documented within the service user's care plan, and processed in accordance with the organisation's payroll procedures.

Holiday Entitlement

Employees and workers in the UK are entitled to a minimum of 5.6 weeks' paid annual leave per year on an FTE basis. Part time roles will be calculated pro rata. Self-employed individuals are not entitled to statutory paid holiday leave, and any time off is unpaid unless they make their own financial arrangements.

Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)

This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will be arranged and paid for by the employer. Where children under the age of 18 live in the household, the successful applicant will need an Enhanced DBS check that includes both the Adults' and Children's Barred Lists. In these circumstances, employment cannot commence within the family home until the DBS clearance has been received.

References

This post is subject to satisfactory references from two referees, one of which must be your current or last employer.

Probationary Period

This post is subject to a three month probation period. The three-month probationary period gives both you and your employer the opportunity to ensure the role is a good fit, identify any training or support needs, and settle into the working relationship.

Mandatory Training

Where the duties of this role include food preparation, moving and handling, the use of hazardous substances (including household cleaning products), or the handling of medication, you will be required to complete any relevant mandatory training and competency assessments.