Personal Care Assistant required 25 hr per week, Northfleet (DA11) @ £14/hr FTE £27.3k

Personal Care Assistant required 25 hr per week, Northfleet (DA11) @ £14/hr FTE £27.3k

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 0e04c4c9

A female fulltime wheelchair user with high dependency needs requires a part-time Female Personal Assistant (PA) to join a small team providing assistance in all areas of independent living, including driving my car and assisting in hydrotherapy pool (with training) to enable the employer to live a full and active life. Candidates must live within the Gravesend/Northfleet area.

No experience is necessary as in-house training is given. Candidates must be prepared to work in a flexible manner. Confidentiality, commitment, communication + mutual trust and respect are essential.

This is a physical job requiring good health and stamina.

The hours are 20-25 per week to include some full days; some evening, weekend & Bank Holidays.

Extra hours are required for holidays/sickness/emergency sometimes at short notice.

Government Pension Scheme is available + free on-site parking.

This is a unique opportunity to experience living in the community with and for a disabled person including all the barriers that hinder trying to be a productive member of society. The successful candidate will develop knowledge and skills that will remain with them.
Applicants will have a short telephone interview initially before progressing any further.

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Meal Preparation
• Personal Care
• Domestic Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Training

• Essential PA Guide
• First Aid
• Hand hygiene

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car
• Can drive a motability equipped car

Medical

• Continence Care

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com