Self Employed Live in Care Assistant

2 weeks ago

Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Quick2Care Ltd Full time
Do you love your job as a Domiciliary Carer but feel undervalued and overworked? Are you tired of the stigma of 'just being a carer' - and the importance of each and every individual task that you do not being recognised? Are you tired of not being able to give your service users the time that they deserve because you are pushed for time in between visits?


We are recruiting on behalf of Accolade Home Care who sees the importance of each and every aspect of making a carer - and strives to nurture each characteristic that makes care the rewarding job that it is.

That means recognising all the small things, such as companionship, talking and spending time together.

If yes, then we are the right fit for you


Would you like to join a network of 'Personal Assistants' that are transforming the lives of older people - helping them to stay connected to the people and places who make them who they are? We currently have a number of private Personal Assistant job opportunities in the Kent area.

Accolade Home Care, who understand that care is as much about making a difference, as making a living.

As an Accolade Home Care approved Personal Assistant, you will always be free to _choose_ the placements that fit around your life, work with your service users to create care plans and, receive an industry leading rate, you will also get round-the-clock support from a dedicated team.


This job advert is client specific. We are looking for a Personal Assistant to work with a client in Ashford.

Details are:

  • You will be supporting a male who suffers with a C5 spinal injury with livein care for a schedule of 2 weeks on and 3 weeks off.
  • You must like dogs and be willing to support with looking after them (walking and feeding).
  • You will be required to support with showering, dressing and transferring from chair (client uses a transfer board, hoist only used in emergencies).
  • You will be required to support with colostomy and suprapubic catheter care (guidance will be given).
  • You will be required to support with meal preparation, light housework, medication support and regular stock checking.
  • You will be required to attend work and medical appointments with the client.
  • This client lives with his wife, and it is important to them both that they are able to live as a married couple, and have their privacy respected.
  • You will have your own separate annex for accommodation.
  • You will be able to work on your own initiative.
  • You will be hardworking and professional and prepared to support in the running of the client's family home.
  • You will have good English, excellent communication and effective engagement skills.
  • You will have good time and job management, always working to a high standard, quick thinking and have the ability to multitask.
  • You will be patient, sensitive and understanding.
  • You will be able to use constructive criticism and work well under pressure.

With Accolade Home Care, you'll get:

  • Dedicated round-the-clock support from our expert support team, and a placements helpline.
  • Access to an external Elearning platform, so you can grow your skills in specialist areas.

What you'll need:

  • A real passion for improving the lives of older people.
  • Ability to commit to your own prearranged placements.
  • A Basic Care Certificate don't worry if you don't have one already, we can help you gain this qualification through our external elearning partner.
  • A valid clean enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check in England & Wales or PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups membership) in Scotland (we can help you get one if you don't have one).
  • A minimum of 6 months professional experience working in adult or elderly care.
  • Ability to provide a minimum of 5 years references, including at least 2 professional references that Accolade Home Care can verify.
  • Good level of spoken and written English and the right to work in the UK.
  • Ability to attend a 2030 minute virtual interview, so that we can get to know you better.
  • The ability to manage your own work schedule.

Job Types:
Self Employed - Full-time, Part-time

Job Type:
Permanent

Salary:
From £950.00 per week

Benefits:

  • Flexitime

Physical setting:

  • Livein

Application question(s):

Experience:

  • Adult 'Live In'
Domiciliary Homecare: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • DBS on update service (required)
  • Driving Licence (required)

Work Location:
In person

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