Personal Care Assistant / Support Worker

UKCIL Ltd; Westgate-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 645,000 - 860,000; Part time

Job summary

UKCIL Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Female Personal Assistant to support a woman with physical and mental health needs at home. The role is part-time, 30 hours per week, paying £15.60 per hour, with occasional extra hours to cover holidays. You will assist with personal care, daily living tasks, cooking, and social activities.

Training and moving & handling, safeguarding, and record keeping are part of the responsibilities. A valid UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in care with physical and mental health needs.
• Must hold a UK driving licence.
• Female candidate due to client care requirements.

Responsibilities

• Follow individual care plans, risk assessments, and health protocols.
• Assist with personal hygiene and dressing.
• Support with medication and daily living tasks.
• Promote independence and engagement in activities and community outings.
• Record health information and report concerns promptly to the Team Leader.
• Move and handle safely and appropriately.

Skills

Personal care

Medication administration

Moving & handling

Communication

Record keeping

Independence support

Job description

Personal Assistant for a person with physical & mental health needs.Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 39589921Personal Assistant for a person with physical & mental health needs.Part time - set 30 hours/week - £15.60/hr. Additional hours may occasionally be required to cover holiday.We are a small team that provide high-quality support for an individual with physical and mental learning disabilities, enabling her to live safely, comfortably, and with dignity in her own home.Support focuses on:Personal careHealth and medical needsDaily living activities, including personal care, cooking, social activities, providing engaging activities at home.Ensure the home environment is clean, safe, and comfortable.Key Responsibilities:Follow individual care plans, risk assessments, and health protocols.Assist with personal hygiene, and dressing.Support with medicationPromote independence and choice wherever possible.Encourage individual to engage in preferred activities and community outingsRecord health information, behaviour patterns and report concerns promptly to the Team Leader.1.Behavioral & Emotional SupportProvide reassurance and calming strategies when the person experiences anxiety or distress.Recognise behavioural cues and respond appropriately using positive behaviour support techniques.Encourage engagement in preferred activities.2. Communication & EngagementUse knowledge of clients verbal communication and behavioural cues to meet her needs.Support social inclusion and community access, while managing risks and triggers.Promote dignity, respect, and choice at all times.3. Safeguarding & Legal ComplianceWork in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Equality Act 2010.Safeguard the individual from harm, abuse, or neglect.Maintain confidentiality4. Record KeepingMaintain accurate daily notes, medication records, and incident reports.Ensure risk assessments and care plans are followed and updated as directed.Key ResponsibilitiesMeal PreparationPersonal CareDomestic CareSocial + Leisure activitiesSupport to remain independentThe right candidate will have experience in care with mental health.Must hold a UK drivers licenseMust be female, as dealing with a female client.Key ResponsibilitiesServicesMeal PreparationPersonal CareDomestic CareSocial + Leisure activitiesSupport to remain independentTrainingMoving & HandlingUnderstanding challenging behaviourAutism / AspergersTransportationFull UK driving licenseMedicalSafe Administration of MedicationContinence CareEpilepsy AwarenessPlease apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com