YJMO/444/PT Female Part-Time Care Assistant Required in York, YO24

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Job summary

A reputable support service is seeking a Female Part-Time Care Assistant in York. The role involves providing personal care and social support for a young woman with specific health needs. Candidates must have previous experience as a personal assistant, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle moving tasks. The position offers £14.70 per hour, with varied shifts across the week. A driving license and non-smoking status are preferred.

Benefits

5.6 weeks paid holidays per year

Time and a half pay on Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Experience as a Personal Assistant/Support worker for at least 1 year.
• Must be a non-smoker and able to undertake moving and handling duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance for daily activities.
• Administer medication and provide social support.
• Assist in hydrotherapy sessions and use of technology.

Skills

Good communication skills

Reliable

Trustworthy

Ability to remain calm under stress

Experience in moving and handling

Tools

Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle

Job description

YJMO/444/PT Female Part-Time Care Assistant Required in York, YO24

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 4cc53d79

Job description
Personal Assistants support people to live well. They provide the right support at the right time to help others to live their best lives. Is this you? Do you want a job that is rewarding and fulfilling?

The Job:
The aim of the job is to provide support and assistance to a young woman, who lives within the family home, with her health and care needs, physical, postural, and visual difficulties. The young woman is a permanent wheelchair user and has Epilepsy.
The young woman is very sociable, friendly and has good communication skills. The young woman enjoys and participates in weekly work leisure, social and learning activities.
You will be employed by the young woman and become part of a small established team, with a Senior Personal Assistant; providing 2:1 support for all moving and handling tasks. Additional 2:1 sleepover support may also be required for 2/3 days of (UK) annual family holiday, short breaks and a monthly sleepover.

As a Personal Assistant you will provide support and assistance to enable the employer to be safely involved and as independent as possible.

Tasks include:
Moving and Handling
Personal Care incl. Stoma Care
Administering of medication
Social support
Support and assistance in the Hydrotherapy pool (2:1 support/weekly session)
Support to use technology e.g. IPad/IPhone

The Right Person:
The young woman is looking for an experienced Female Personal Assistant who is friendly and approachable with a good sense of humour and a can-do, encouraging attitude. They must be reliable, trustworthy, and punctual.

It is vital that you have good communication and listening skills. A positive attitude and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations are essential.

The ability to undertake moving and handling duties throughout the day is a requirement of the role. Moving and handling experience is required, although training will be provided.
As there is the use of a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle, a driver is preferred.

Non-smoker.

Experience: Personal Assistant/Support worker 1 Year

The Hours:
This post is for 20 hours per week.
Shifts to be varied, worked on a rota, full or half days across Monday to Sunday. Days and times are to be arranged with the employer
Alternate weekends, including day, afternoon and evening shifts.

The Rate of Pay and Benefits:
£14.70 per hour and £87.20 per sleepover (11pm – 7am). Any hours which required you to be awake and working during a sleepover, would revert to at least National Minimum Wage.
Time and a half paid when working on a Bank Holiday.
5.6 weeks (pro-rata) paid holidays per year.

The post is subject to a DBS Check and satisfactory references. The cost of the DBS check will be met by the Employer.

To apply, please submit your CV via Indeed or contact Salvere on 03330508010 option 1 for more information quoting the job ref: YJMO/444/PT.

Key Responsibilities

Services

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

Training

• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Moving & Handling
• First Aid

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car
• Can drive a motability equipped car

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com