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UKCIL; Broadstairs; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and supervision provided

Enhanced DBS cost covered

Job summary

UKCIL is seeking a part-time Care Assistant to support an individual with profound learning disabilities in Broadstairs. You will provide high-quality, person-centered care at home, focusing on personal care, health needs, daily living activities, and community participation.

You will follow care plans, maintain records, and work with the team to ensure dignity, safety, and wellbeing. DBS check and training are provided, with driving preferred for community access.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, compassionate, and respectful approach.
• Willingness to follow structured care plans and protocols.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting dignity.

Responsibilities

• Follow care plans, risk assessments, and health protocols.
• Assist with personal hygiene and dressing.
• Support with medication and epilepsy management.
• Promote independence and community outings.
• Record health information and report concerns.
• Attend mandatory training and supervision.

Skills

Teamwork (ability to work with others)

Communication

Reliability

Compassion

Willingness to follow care plans

Dignity and safeguarding

Tools

Full UK driving license

Job description

Care Assistant for a person P/T@ £16.00 per hr in CT10 - Broadstairs

Personal Assistant/ Support Worker

Outline of role: To provide high-quality, person-centred support for an individual with profound learning disabilities, enabling them to live safely, comfortably, and with dignity in their own home. Support will focus on:

• Personal care
• Health and medical needs
• Daily living activities, including eating and drinking.
• Participation in community life
• Ensure the home environment is clean, safe, and comfortable.

All support must be delivered in line with UK legislation and best practice guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow individual care plans, risk assessments, and health protocols.
• Assist with personal hygiene, and dressing.
• Support with medication and epilepsy management.
• Promote independence and choice wherever possible.
• Encourage individual to engage in preferred activities and community outings
• Record health information and report concerns promptly to the manager and healthcare professionals.

1.Behavioral & Emotional Support

• Provide reassurance and calming strategies when the individual experiences anxiety or distress.
• Recognise behavioural cues and respond appropriately using positive behaviour support techniques.
• Encourage engagement in preferred activities (e.g. listening to music, sensory activities).

2. Communication & Engagement

• Use knowledge of the person’s non-verbal communication and behavioural cues to meet their needs.
• Support social inclusion and community access, while managing risks and triggers.
• Promote dignity, respect, and choice at all times.

3. Safeguarding & Legal Compliance

• Work in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Equality Act 2010.
• Safeguard the individual from harm, abuse, or neglect.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to GDPR and CQC standards.

4. Record Keeping

• Maintain accurate daily notes, medication records, and incident reports.
• Ensure risk assessments and care plans are followed and updated as directed.

5. Teamwork & Professional Development

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, healthcare professionals, and family members.
• Attend mandatory training (epilepsy, first aid, safeguarding, moving & handling, behaviour management).
• Engage in supervision and continuous professional development.

Essential requirements:

• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, compassionate, and respectful approach
• Willingness to follow structured care plans and protocols
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting dignity.

Other information:

• Car driver preferred due to community access needs.
• Training and supervision provided.
• Enhanced DBS check required (cost covered)

This is not a list everything that you may. Be asked to do. You may be asked to dosimilar sorts of task which are not listed above.

Key Responsibilities

Services

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

Training

• Essential PA Guide
• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Moving & Handling
• Understanding challenging behaviour
• Food Hygiene
• First Aid
• Hand hygiene
• Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

• Full UK driving license

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication
• Epilepsy Awareness