Personal Care Assistant

3 weeks ago


Brighton, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom Home Care Direct Full time
Job Overview
Our organization is seeking a compassionate and open-minded personal care assistant to become part of our dedicated team. This role involves providing support for a client who values independence and enjoys a vibrant lifestyle.

Client Profile
The client is an enthusiastic individual who appreciates music and is actively involved in social activities. It is essential that you share a passion for music and possess a sociable demeanor to help facilitate outings and events. The client, who uses a wheelchair, seeks assistance in engaging with the community, including visits to parks and other recreational areas. A good sense of humor is important, as the client enjoys light-hearted banter.

Key Responsibilities
  • Administering medication as required
  • Assisting with mobility and handling
  • Supporting the client during community outings
  • Performing administrative tasks
  • Preparing meals and maintaining cleanliness
  • Accompanying the client to appointments
  • Ensuring the client’s overall wellbeing is prioritized
  • This list is not exhaustive and may vary day-to-day.


Training and Requirements

Training will be provided to meet CQC standards, which includes:

  • Induction Training
    Safeguarding Adults
    Health and Safety
    First Aid
    Food Hygiene
    Medication Administration
    Moving and Handling with Hoist Transfer
    Mental Health Support Needs
    Infection Control
    Head Injury Management
    Epilepsy Awareness
Training is compensated at the National Minimum Wage.

Essential Qualifications for the Role:
  • An enhanced DBS disclosure is mandatory (cost covered by HomeCareDirect)
  • Must not have a cat allergy, as the client has a pet cat
  • Comfortable working in a smoking environment
  • A valid UK driving license is required for transportation duties
  • Willingness to commit to long-term care for one client in a personalized manner
  • Prepared to undergo training to meet the client’s specific needs
  • Adhere to company policies and procedures
  • Exhibit reliability, compassion, and a non-judgmental attitude
  • Maintain confidentiality and treat the client with dignity and respect


Benefits

Contractual Benefits:

Company pension scheme
Enhanced holiday pay
Annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks (pro-rata) based on contracted hours

Support Provided:

Comprehensive support and supervision from your designated Regional Care Lead
Training and guidance from your local Community Nurse Assessor
Opportunities for career advancement
Personal development planning
24-hour on-call support

Employee Benefits:

A Blue Light discount card
Long service recognition awards
Access to free wellbeing options and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) through Spectrum Life

HomeCareDirect is a leading national service provider specializing in personalized home care. Registered with the Care Quality Commission, we focus on delivering a client-centered approach, ensuring safety and compliance with legal and regulatory standards. Our commitment to fair recruitment and safeguarding ensures that all staff are thoroughly vetted, trained, and supervised to provide safe and compassionate care.


This position is specifically for a personal assistant to support our client in their home environment. You will be employed directly by us, and the role is dedicated solely to this client. All contracts are permanent with a probationary period. The position requires a commitment to providing high-quality, individualized care.

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