Personal Care Assistant

1 week ago


Chelmsford, United Kingdom The Martin Household Full time

We are seeking someone to make a difference, not only to the Client but to enrich and complement our current team. The team supports an adult female with learning disabilities who requires assistance day to day, and night-time (24/7 support is required), to make friends and socialise.

We are not a company; we are a small team that offers person centred support and personalised assistance to the client. Our client has made the decision to live independently with support, having lived in a shared home she wanted her own space.

We are enthusiastic about life experiences for the client and empowering the client to be as independent as possible, at the same time supporting development and learning of new life skills, preserving, and continuing with those she those she already has.

**About you**

We need someone with common sense and willing to make each day that little bit different. You will require a ‘can-do’ attitude and we will welcome your views and idea’s - even the crazy ones Experience is not always necessary as we can give full training

You need to be prepared to cover other PA absences from time to time, alongside any normal hours you may have, and be able to adapt to the needs of the client. We understand you may have other commitments, meaning those commitments and work can be a juggling act Flexibility is the key and often essential to being a member of our small team.

You will be working on a one-to-one basis with the client, so you need to feel comfortable working under your own initiative. Due to the clients condition she struggles with choices and making decisions. You will need to support the client to make her own decisions, and/or be able to promote more suited choices/opportunities. On occasions may need to make appropriate decisions for the client.

A full driving licence is essential - Paid Mileage when transporting client. You will be required to have an Enhanced DBS Check.
- Current Salary: Day rate - up to £11 per hour - Night rate (Sleep In) £8.72
- Hours: Shifts available regularly and adhoc to cover sickness and holidays, one full weekend a month will be required. Sleep ins will form part of the hours.
- Hours available from 15 - 20 hours a week (over monthly average)
- Employment status: Employed/Self employed
- Current typical example of hours: _
- _Week 1 Friday 3 pm - 10 am Saturday_
- _Week 2 Friday 3 pm - 10 am Saturday_
- _Week 3 Saturday 10 am - Sunday 10 am_
- _Week 4 Friday 3 pm - 10 am Saturday_

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 15-20 per week

**Salary**: £8.72-£11.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking
COVID-19 considerations:
**Language**:

- good English - to support clients understanding (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

- Car (Full) driving licence (required)



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