Female PA
Personal Care Assistant / Support Worker (Female)
We are looking for a caring, reliable and committed Female Personal Care Assistant / Support Worker to provide support for a female person with disabilities in a one-to-one setting.
About the Role
The role involves supporting an individual with:
* Sight-related disabilities
* Learning disabilities
Duties may include:
* Personal care and daily living support
* Assistance with meals and medication prompts
* Social and community support
* Supporting independence and wellbeing
* Light household duties where required
* Providing companionship and emotional support
Hours & Contract
* Weekend shift pattern – one weekend on / one weekend off
* Additional cover for holidays and sickness when required
* Permanent contract available for the right candidate
* Flexibility is essential
Please note:
This role may involve working hours in excess of the 48-hour weekly working time regulations. Candidates must therefore be willing to opt out of the 48-hour working week limit if required.
Requirements
Essential:
* Experience supporting people with sight loss and/or learning disabilities
* Caring, patient and trustworthy nature
* Good communication skills
* Ability to work independently
* Reliable and punctual
Preferred:
* Previous experience in care/support work
* Manual handling training (desirable)
* Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
What We Offer
* Permanent position
* Supportive working environment
* Meaningful and rewarding role
* Ongoing training where applicable
Good rates of pay
To apply, please send your CV and a short description of your experience.
This role is exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1 due to the need for personal care support for a female client.”
Genders which may apply for this job – Female
Hours per week – 39hours day and 2 sleeps paid at hourly rate . 1 weekend on 1 off
Hourly rate – £13.71
Area – Charnwood
Driving licence required – No
Employer has pets – No
Employer is smoker – No
Required care experience – awareness of following prescribed medication protocols, dementia care, learning disability, lived experience, mental health, moving and handling (such as hoisting and/or help to transfer), personal care (such as washing / dressing and/or toileting), physical disability, sensory impairment, supporting parenting
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