Personal Care Assistant

4 weeks ago


Preston, United Kingdom Solo Support Services Ltd Full time

**Support Workers**

**Contracted hours - Part time positions available and bank hours**

**Hoghton, Preston**

**Ref: SOLOBYN**

**“One person can make a difference, and everyone should try”**

**About me**

I’m a happy male who lives with my amazing parents in Hoghton. I have learning disabilities and epilepsy which affect my daily living, but my parents and my supporting staff encourage me to be as independent as possible and to live a fulfilling life. I’m happy when I’m feeling well; when I’m around people and I do activities I love. I have various interests such as music, singing, dancing, trains, baking, and much more. I enjoy going out for meals and spending time with my family and staff. I’ve got a cracking sense of humor which I like to share with people. My mum manages my care package and is a great source of support to all staff that work with me. I have 2:1 support, due to my health needs, which means support from another person is always available.

**About you and your role**

I’m looking to build a team of support workers who would work together to ensure I can continue to lead a fulfilling life at home and visit places I enjoy.

You will be guided by my parents to support me in a person-centered way.

Energetic and ready to try various activities.

A Person with genuine caring nature.

Passionate about delivering person centred care and support.

A Person with ability to support me with my complex healthcare needs and epilepsy.

Excellent communicator with good sense of humour.

Able to promote my independence.

A Person with excellent administration and recording skills due to the complexity of paperwork involved.

Happy to be trained in all aspect of my needs including administration of Buccal Midazolam and Hydrocortisone injections. I also have a VNS (Vagus Nerve stimulator)

A team player.

Essential - full UK driving license.

**Hours and Pay rates**:
Shift patterns available:
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm

Friday 9am - 2: 30pm/3.30pm

Flexible additional hours available if required.

Bank hours and overtimes available. Covering for sickness and annual leave required.

Driving the client's vehicle is a requirement of the role, therefore applicants will need to be eligible to be added to the insurance policy.
**The rate of pay will be £13 per hour. Training fully paid and double pay for bank holidays. Rate of pay is under review.**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 13 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- supporting people with complex needs: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- UK Driving Licence (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Preston (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SOLOBYN



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