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UKCIL Ltd.; Westgate-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

UKCIL Ltd. is seeking a part-time Personal Assistant to support a woman with physical and mental health needs in her own home. The role is 30 hours per week at £15.60 per hour, with occasional extra hours to cover holidays.

Responsibilities include personal care, health needs, cooking, housework, and assisting with medication and activities. A UK driving license is required, and the candidate must be female to match the client.

Qualifications

• Must hold a UK driving license.
• Must be female, as dealing with a female client.

Responsibilities

• Follow individual care plans, risk assessments, and health protocols.
• Assist with personal hygiene, and dressing.
• Support with medication.
• Promote independence and choice wherever possible.
• Encourage engagement in preferred activities and community outings.
• Record health information, behaviour patterns and report concerns promptly to the Team Leader.
• Provide 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.
• Use 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.
• 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.
• Maintain accurate daily notes, medication records, and incident reports.
• Ensure risk assessments and care plans are followed and updated as directed.

Job description

Personal 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 care
• Health and medical needs
• Daily 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 medication.
• Promote independence and choice wherever possible.
• Encourage individual to engage in preferred activities and community outings.
• Record health information, behaviour patterns and report concerns promptly to the Team Leader.
• Provide 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.
• Use 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.
• 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.
• Maintain accurate daily notes, medication records, and incident reports.
• Ensure risk assessments and care plans are followed and updated as directed.

Services

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

Training

• Moving & Handling
• Understanding challenging behaviour
• Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

• Full UK driving license

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication
• Continence Care
• Epilepsy Awareness

The right candidate will have experience in care with mental health. Must hold a UK drivers license Must be female, as dealing with a female client.