Personal Assistant/carer

3 weeks ago


Penrith, United Kingdom Private Household Full time

I am currently recruiting for Personal Assistants to join my expanding team to support me in my home environment on both a 2:1 and 1:1 basis (as per schedule determined by Employer). I am a 26-Year-Old Man with Cerebral Palsy and Learning Difficulties.

The role is to provide clinical and personal care, support with hobbies and interests, support on holiday breaks, health monitoring with relevant responses, maintain personal safety and administer medications. NB this list is not exhaustive.

You will work as a member of an experienced and competent team. You will receive full support during induction from the team, during which you will receive full training in all aspects of clinical and other duties.

You will work in my home, where everyone works well together. Support is required primarily within my home; however I also require support when I am out in my local community and during my holiday breaks away from home.

**The right person**

It is not essential that you have experience in care and support, but essential attributes include empathy, patience, enthusiasm, a calm approach, willingness to learn and adapt, ability to use your own initiative, reliability, and flexibility in a changing situation.

It is important for me that my staff are comfortable working with and around our family pets including dogs.

All staff must have a full UK driving licence and be able to drive my own vehicle.

**The hours**

You will receive 5.6 weeks paid leave.

**Services**
- Meal Preparation
- Personal Care
- Domestic Care
- Support to attend Appointments
- Social & Leisure Activities
- Support to remain independent
- Support with Communication
- Support with Challenging Behaviour

**Training**
- Safeguarding Adults
- Moving & Handling
- First Aid
- Infection Prevention

**Medication**
- Safe Administration of Medication
- Epilepsy
- *Other training may be required and will be arranged & funded by the Employer._

**Transportation**
- Full UK driving licence

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 0-28 per week

**Salary**: £17.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Shift:

- Day shift
- Night shift

**Experience**:

- Care/Support: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: GSW003



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