Personal/Home Care Assistant SJ0323

TN United Kingdom; Stafford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Personal/Home Care Assistant to provide essential support for a young lady with special needs. This rewarding role involves delivering 24-hour care, assisting with personal hygiene, and ensuring a supportive environment for social activities. The ideal candidate will be fun-loving and flexible, ready to adapt to the unique needs of the individual. Join a caring team where your contributions will make a significant difference in someone's life while enjoying competitive pay and comprehensive training.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Annual Leave

Full Training Provided

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and support for individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour care and support for a young lady with special needs.
• Assist with personal care, social activities, and daily routines.

Skills

Personal Care Assistance

Flexibility

Driving License

Communication Skills

Job description

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Personal/Home Care Assistant SJ0323, Stafford

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Client:

Health Your Way

Location:

Stafford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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Job Description:

JOB REF

: SJ0323

JOB REF

: SJ0323

I am looking for a Personal/Home Care Assistant to provide support and care for my daughter, a young lady in the Stoke-on-Trent area that has Lissencephaly which is also known as “smooth brain syndrome”.

My daughter has a love for music and hats! The right person for this role has to be fun loving, with a good sense of humour and not mind wearing multiple hats at once! My daughter is a sweet girl with lots of personality, and we feel this position is the best position someone could hope for.

Her symptoms may include difficulty swallowing, failure to thrive, muscle spasms, seizures, and severe global developmental delay. She can have severe seizures for which she requires oxygen and rescue medication. She is a wheelchair user and cannot communicate her needs and wishes verbally. My daughter currently requires diligent 24-hour care to ensure that she keeps her oxygen mask on when she is sleeping whether that be at night or in the day. As Personal/Home Care Assistant, you will need to support her in all aspects of life from personal care and associated domestic tasks, to accessing social activities. You would be required to support for evening routines, cover mornings as and when needed, and also may be required for respite away from home.

You will receive:

£11.37 per hour

A pensionif eligible

5.6 weeks per year pro rata annual leave

Full certificated training on all aspects of the role

Hours available:

30 hours per week

There is the opportunity to work additional hours on occasions in relation to holidays and sickness

What’s Required:

Provide assistance with all aspects of personal care, bathing, washing hair and dressing

A full driving licence is desirable

Flexibility in working hours essential, night shifts may also be required

Weekend work essential

Daily support with use and care of equipment

An enhanced DBS check, the cost will be met by the Employer