Personal Care Assistant

4 weeks ago

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom HomeCareDirect Ltd Full time

Important Notice: Our organization cannot provide work sponsorship; please refrain from applying if you require this to work in the UK.


This position is for a personal care assistant to join our client's support team, providing assistance in their own residence.

You will be employed directly by us on behalf of the client, and your focus will solely be on this individual.

All contracts are permanent with a probationary period of 6 months. The role entails working 30-40 hours per week, primarily during daytime hours, including some weekends.

About the Client and Support Required:
Our client is a 32-year-old gentleman with a brain injury and multi-sensory impairment (MSI).

Your role will involve joining the support team to foster positive outcomes for him, ensuring he has the necessary security to access information, communicate effectively, and navigate his surroundings safely.

You will facilitate effective communication and the reception of clear information.

Your assistance will enable our client to engage fully in learning, vocational, and social activities, promoting greater social interaction and community involvement.


You will work closely with the family and professionals involved in our client's daily life, implementing a daily exercise routine aligned with his physiotherapy program.

The objective is to enhance our client's confidence, encourage social connections, and ensure his days are filled with enriching and enjoyable experiences.


You will motivate him to undertake tasks independently, such as meal preparation and general household activities like cleaning and laundry, as well as planning his daily schedule.

The core of this role is to be a reliable, confident, and compassionate support worker, with effective communication at the forefront of your responsibilities.

A qualification in British Sign Language (BSL), along with experience in hand-under-hand signing and Makaton, is preferred but not mandatory.

Training Specific to This Client:
Induction Training
Safeguarding Adults
Health and Safety
First Aid
Food Hygiene
2-Day Intervenor Training
Moving and Handling
Epilepsy
Catheter Care
Personal Care

You will receive training to meet CQC standards tailored to the client's needs. If you are already familiar with the client and possess care experience, this will be advantageous. Previous care experience is not a requirement unless specified otherwise.

Essential Qualifications for This Role:

  • An enhanced DBS disclosure is necessary for this position (cost covered by HomeCareDirect).
  • A solid understanding of the complexities and implications of multi-sensory impairment is essential.
  • You must be a sensitive and effective communicator; a BSL qualification and experience with hand-under-hand signing and Makaton are desirable.
  • Proficient IT skills are required.
  • A full UK driving license is mandatory.
  • Willingness to commit to long-term care for one client in a person-centered manner.
  • Preparedness to be trained to CQC standards to meet the client's needs.
  • Adherence to company policies and procedures is essential.
  • Reliability, non-judgmental attitude, compassion, and responsibility are key attributes.
  • Commitment to confidentiality and treating the client with dignity and respect is crucial.

Contractual Benefits:
Company pension scheme
Enhanced holiday pay
Annual leave is compensated at 5.6 weeks (pro-rata) per annum, based on contracted hours.

Support Offered:
Comprehensive support and supervision from your dedicated Regional Care Lead
Training and assistance from your local HCD Community Nurse Assessor
Career advancement opportunities
A personal development plan
24-hour on-call support

Employee Benefits:
A Blue Light discount card
Long service awards
Complimentary wellbeing options and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provided by Spectrum Life.

HomeCareDirect is a national service provider and a leading specialist in personalized home care.

Registered with the Care Quality Commission, we adopt a person-centered approach, ensuring client safety at home while supporting recruitment, employment, and training for our staff to the highest standards, complying with legal and regulatory requirements.

Our organization is dedicated to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve.

We ensure that all our staff are thoroughly vetted, selected, trained, and supervised to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

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