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Greater Manchester
Male Personal Care / Home Care Assistant
Cheadle, Greater Manchester Ref: LLO-GRI
I am looking for a Male Personal Assistant / Carer to join my support team. Ideally you will have experience of supporting someone with a physical disability and promoting independence. However, full training can be given to the right candidate.
I am an 18-year-old young man and I live in my parents’ house, in my own adjoining room. My disability means I need help with all aspects of daily living including personal care. I use a variety of equipment which helps me to stay well and use a powered wheelchair to get around. I attend college 3 days a week for a few hours and need to be driven there and back using my mobility car.
I enjoy my Xbox and I am an avid football fan. I would like help to socialise more and to get out and about. I have a good sense of humour and so must the right PA.
You will receive:
- Standard rates of £9.50 per hour and enhanced rates of £10.50 per hour
- A pension
- 5.6 weeks per year pro rata
- Full certificated training on all aspects of the role
Hours available:
- There are full time and part time hours available across a 24/7 period, so weekend working may be involved on a rota basis.
- Extra hours may be required on occasions in relation to holidays and sickness, so flexibility is required.
What’s Required:
- Provide assistance with all aspects of personal care, such as showering and toileting, dressing and waking night care.
- Over 21 for insurance on mobility car along with a full driving licence.
- Flexibility in working hours essential.
- Daily support with use and care of a ventilator, suction machine and peg feeds.
- An enhanced DBS check, the cost will be met by the Employer
- To be a non-smoker or not smoke whilst on duty.
- Must have a good sense of humour and as this is a family home, confidentiality and respect of privacy is essential.
Job Description Template LLO-GRI
Person Specification Template LLO-GRI
Sefton
Part Time Personal Care Assistant / Home Care Assistant
Crosby Ref: ALA-WAD
Part time carer / personal assistant required for a severely disabled young woman in the Crosby, Liverpool area. All aspects of personal care work involved. Must be caring, enthusiastic, patient, reliable, flexible, willing to learn and have a positive attitude.
Successful applicants are required to provide temporary cover for annual leave, sickness, or as and when needed.
There are no formal qualifications for this role, but knowledge and experience of similar roles would be an advantage and all relevant training will be provided.
A enhanced DBS check will be carried out, the cost of which will be met by the employer.
Hours are negotiable and there will be a minimum of 16 hours per week available, based on a 7 day rota system.
£9.50 per hour, pension scheme available.
5.6 weeks holiday pro rata
Applicants must live in close proximity to Crosby.
If this job sounds ideal to you, then we would love to meet you!
Shropshire
Personal Care Assistant / Home Care Assistant
Bolton Ref: ROW-REA
We are looking for a Personal Assistant / Carer to join our son’s support team. Ideally you will have experience of supporting a child with disabilities and additional needs however full training will be given.
Our son, aged 12, has profound multiple disabilities and requires 24/7 care. This position will involve mainly overnight cover but will also include a morning routine prior to school. Hours are flexible.
You will receive:
- Standard rate of £9.50 per hour
- A pension
- 5.6 weeks holiday per year pro rata
- Full certificated training on all aspects of the role
Hours available:
- 7 night shifts a week are required to be covered by a number of PAs
- The employer can offer full and part time roles, the number of shifts per week are negotiable for the right candidates, and this can be discussed further at interview stage
- There will be an opportunity for holiday and sickness cover, and day shifts may become available to replace night shifts during school holidays
What’s required:
- Provide assistance with all aspects of personal care, showering, washing hair, pad changing and dressing
- A full driving licence ideally
- Flexibility in working hours essential, night shifts mainly
- Weekend work essential on a rota basis
- Daily support with use and care of a feeding pump. The use of a suction machine is required occasionally.
- An enhanced DBS check, the cost will be met by the Employer
- Non smoking applicants only
Bolton
Female Personal Care / Home Care Assistant
Bolton Ref: JAY-MOR
My daughter is in her early twenties with severe learning and physical difficulties. She mobilises using a wheelchair, and is unable to stand unaided, so moving and handling experience is useful but training will be given. My daughter needs assistance with all her personal care, feeding and medication administration. She also has epilepsy, which is unmanaged, her seizures vary day to day, however they don’t always restrict her daily activities.
My daughter’s movements can be unpredictable; she can also be loud, which cause people to stare at her.
My daughter is non-vocal, but can make her needs understood, once you get to know her, she prefers to lie around in bed which can cause her problems so it is essential that she is encouraged to get up and move around.
My daughter enjoys music, swimming, going for walks, animals, having her nails done, feet massaged, she enjoys shopping, and people watching and has a wicked sense of humour so don’t fall near her!
We are looking for someone who will think ‘outside the box’ as to activities she may enjoy and be willing to accompany her with activities; they must be adaptable, responsible, flexible and be available to cover in emergencies.
My daughter is a very loving young woman, and quickly develops a bond with those who work with her; therefore, willingness to work with her long term is very important to both her and our family.
You will receive:
- An hourly rate of £9.00 per hour
- 6 weeks per year pro rata
- All necessary training
Hours available:
Tuesday – 8am-6pm (10 hours) You will be working alongside another PA on this day.
Tuesday – 6pm-9pm (3 hours)
Thursday 6pm-9pm (3 hours)
Alternate Sundays 12pm-6pm (6 hours)
You will be going out and about doing activities with my daughter and supporting her at home.
Bank holiday, annual leave/ sickness cover is also be required.
What’s required:
- A full driving licence
- Flexibility in working hours is essential
- Weekend work essential
- Enjoying visiting art galleries would be beneficial
- Being able to swim or willing to accompany and support in the water with swimming
- An enhanced DBS check, the cost will be met by the Employer
- Satisfactory references
- Successful completion of a 3 month probationary period
Personal Care Assistant / Home Care Assistant
Bolton Ref: SHE-JON
I am looking for a Part Time Personal Assistant / Carer to join my support team. Ideally you will have experience of supporting someone with cerebral palsy and promoting independence.
My conditions have an impact on my overall health and I need constant support with managing my personal care and healthcare needs each day.
You will receive:
- Standard rate of £8.21 per hour
- A pension
- 5.6 weeks per year pro rata
- Full certificated training on all aspects of the role
Hours available:
- Every other weekend on a 2 week rota, Saturday and Sunday from 8am – 2pm (6 hours per week).
- There is the opportunity to work additional hours on occasions in relation to holidays and sickness.
What’s Required:
- Provide assistance with all aspects of personal care, washing hair and dressing
- A full driving licence is preferred.
- Flexibility in working hours essential, cover for other days and times may also be required.
- Weekend work essential.
- An enhanced DBS check, the cost will be met by the Employer
Personal Care Assistant / Home Care Assistant
Bolton Ref: JB0619
I am looking for a Personal Assistant to support a mature lady with complex health needs living in her own home. You will be working as part of a small friendly team of PAs to assist me in my own home with all aspects of daily living including personal care, meal preparation and feeding, drinking and household duties, confidence using a hoist is preferred and there are no formal qualifications for this role but a knowledge/experience of similar roles would be an advantage, as all relevant training will be provided. In addition to these skills I require someone with good written English skills, who is computer literate and able to perform administration tasks. A full UK driving license and confidence in driving an accessible vehicle is essential.
Personal qualities and skills are also important within this role and the successful applicant must be:
- Empathic understanding and patient
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Demonstrate initiative
- Have a caring nature
- Be Conscientious
- Be Committed to the job
- Be able to manage responsibility
- Excellent time keeping
An enhanced DBS (Police check) will be required and the Employer will meet the cost.
The role is for 41 hours per week as follows:
Monday 7am-9am and 12.30pm-5.30pm
Tuesday 7am-9am and 12.15pm-5.15pm
Wednesday 7am-9am and 12.30pm-5.30pm
Thursday 7am-5pm
Friday 7am-9am and 12.30pm-5.30pm
Alternate Saturdays 12pm-6pm
With the option of covering holidays/sickness if you are available.
You will receive:
- All relevant training
- 6 weeks paid annual leave pro rata
- A pension
- £8.50 per hour
Lead Personal Care Assistant / Home Care Assistant
Bolton Ref: AID-MAT
I am a 23-year-old male, looking for an enthusiastic and outgoing individual that can support me to do the things that I enjoy.
I am aiming to find someone that can support me with all aspects of personal care, daily living activities, mobility and accessing work/leisure activities. These include (but are not limited to) creative writing, going to literature and media events, medical appointments and delivering/participating in disability awareness projects, locally and regionally. I will need support to plan and maximise my time, managing my calendar etc.
You will receive:
- £10.00 per hour
- A pension
- 5.6 weeks annual leave per year pro rata
- Full certificated training on all aspects of the role
Hours available:
- You will work a maximum of 48 hours per week, over 6 days, agreed flexibly as required.
What’s Required:
- Leadership and liaison role with other PAs and family
- Good people and communication skills
- Good at reassuring and encouraging others in an empowering way
- A full driving licence
- Excellent use of initiative
- Provide assistance with all aspects of personal care, including specialist moving and handling
- Competent with using technology
- Flexibility in working hours essential
- An enhanced DBS check, the cost will be met by the Employer
If this job sounds ideal to you, then we would love to meet you!
Lead Personal Care Assistant Job Description AID-MAT
Lead Personal Care Assistant Person Specification AID-MAT
Female Personal Care Assistant / Home Care Assistant
Bolton Ref: LIL-ABD
I am looking an outgoing female Personal Assistant to work as part of a team to support my 13 year old daughter who has complex needs and my other two children.
My daughter loves to have fun, all things ‘girly’ and creative. She enjoys going to school and learning about history and being in the company of others.
My daughter has very complex health needs that she needs support with day-to-day and she needs someone who is observant, patient and is able to use their initiative. Being flexible is also a key requirement.
10 hours a week, flexible but ideally to include Monday and Friday afternoons and alternate Saturdays times TBC with the employer.
There will be additional hours available when my daughter is unwell and we also like to go camping once a year and would like a PA to come with us (to be agreed with the right person)
All relevant training will be provided.
An enhanced DBS (Police check) will be required and the Employer will meet the cost.
£9.22 per hour
5.6 weeks holiday pro rata
A pension scheme will be offered (subject to eligibility)
If you think you could be a good fit with us please complete an application form to be considered for an interview.
Please quote reference: LIL-ABD in your application
Personal Care Assistant/Home Care Assistant
Bolton Ref: AID-MAT
I am a 23-year-old male, looking for an enthusiastic and outgoing individual that can assist me to do the things that I enjoy, which include (but is certainly not limited to) going to the cinema, reading, going to live literature events and playing on the Wii!
I am aiming to find someone that can support me to get the most out of life and be at the beginning of developing my own team of support.
Initially you will be working alongside my parents too, but in time they will take a step back as my independence develops.
You will receive:
• £9.50 per hour
• A pension
• 5.6 weeks annual leave per year pro rata
• Full certificated training on all aspects of the role
Hours available:
• You will work a maximum of 5-6 days a week
• 8.30am-11.30am (3 hours per shift) x 7 days
• 8pm-9pm (1 hour per shift) x 7 days
• There will be the opportunity to cover holidays and sickness at other times of the day during the week too.
What’s Required:
• A full driving licence
• Excellent use of initiative
• Provide assistance with all aspects of personal care
• Flexibility in working hours essential
• An enhanced DBS check, the cost will be met by the Employer
If this job sounds ideal to you, then we would love to meet you!
Personal Care Assistants
Westhoughton, Ref: GAR-PAR
We are looking for enthusiastic and caring individuals to become part of an existing team of dynamic creative people.
I am a family man at heart and more than anything enjoy spending real quality time with my friends and family. I like most sports but racing and football are particular favourites of mine. You need to be outgoing and have a fun personality as good communication is essential to supporting me well.
Training will be provided but we would like someone who has experience of, or very eager to learn when it comes to communication techniques. This is a fantastic rewarding opportunity to be able to support me with my development and rehabilitation.
The team will be responsible for all my care needs and daily routine including therapies and Personal Care. I need you to be able to support me holistically in order to maximise my independence and meet my individual needs.
You will be working in my home environment but would also be required to assist me with hospital and social appointments. From time to time you will be required to accompany my family on holidays. I need people with a can-do attitude. I am looking for perceptive people who can think both progressively and positively.
Our family would prefer PA’s who have previous experience of working with or have a personal understanding of complex health conditions.
Full personalised training will be provided.
Hours available:
10 night shifts and 1 day shift a week are now required to be covered by a number of PAs.
Night shifts between the hours of 9pm – 9.30am with a minimum of 18 hours up to a maximum of 40 hours, the day shift is typically between the hours of 8am – 6pm.
Flexibility is required to cover holidays and sickness and very important to this role.
More information can be provided at interview stage.
Location:
Westhoughton, Bolton
DBS (Police Check) and references will be required, cost to be covered by employer
You will receive:
£11.00 per hour
A pension
5.6 weeks per year pro rata
For further details and an application form please visitwww.healthyourway.co.uk/vacancies
Email: admin@healthyourway.co.uk
Phone: 0800 644 6414 Please quote GAR-PAR in any correspondence
Bury
Female Personal Care Assistant/Home Care Assistant
Bury, Manchester
REF: PHI-JOH
We are looking for Female Personal Care Assistants to support a lovely friendly young lady with her everyday needs and activites. The lady has complex health needs and lives within her family home. You will be working as part of a small friendly team, assisting with everyday living activities and light house duties.
You will receive:
- An initial rate of pay of £8.50 per hour. This will rise to £10.50 if you are fully competent after the six month probation.
- Holiday entitlement of 5.6 weeks per year pro rata.
- Relevant clinical, epilepsy, moving and handling and first aid training will be provided.
Hours available:
- Main working hours to include Thursday, Friday and Sunday waking nights. Alternative Saturday/Sunday days and cover also required.
- A total of 50-60 hours are available over each week. The employer can offer flexibility for full and part time roles and will discuss further at interview stage.
What’s required:
- Supporting the individual to do activities within the home and some out and about, making sure all resources are taken and the home is left secure.
- Assisting with all aspects of personal care as required, including PEG/ medication and feeding (training will be given).
- Ensure medical items and medication are organised and informing when stocks need renewing.
- Use a range of recommended medical equipment and ensure these are checked and fully charged.
- Organise daily activities.
- Support with general domestic duties, undertaking cleaning and laundry.
- A full driving licence.
- An enhanced DBS check, the cost will be met by the Employer.
- Successful completion of 6 month probationary period.
Tameside
Personal Care/Home Care Assistant
Hadfield, Glossop, REF: WEN-MOR
I am looking for a committed and reliable Female Personal Healthcare Assistant to support me at home. Ideally you will have some knowledge and experience of supporting someone with MS and promoting independence.
I am looking for someone to sit with me and provide companionship, good conversation and ensure my health care needs are met as required.
You will receive:
- £11.50 per hour
- 5.6 weeks per year pro rata
- Full certificated training on all aspects of the role
Hours available:
- 4 hours per week ideally on a Monday afternoon
What’s Required:
- Provide assistance with all aspects of personal care, catheter care and Colostomy care
- Able to make conversation easily
- An enhanced DBS check, the cost will be met by the Employer
- Empathic and understanding
- Patient
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Have a positive outlook
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Manage responsibility
- Demonstrate initiative
- Have a caring nature
- Be conscientious
For more information please see the job description and person specification.
Personal Care / Home Care Assistant
Dukinfield, REF: MAR-PON
I am looking for a Personal Care / Home Care Assistant to join my support team. Ideally you will have experience of supporting someone with a spinal injury and promoting independence, however full training will be provided.
My injury has had a big impact on my physical health and I need support with managing my personal care and healthcare needs each day.
When I am well, I enjoy watching motor sports and clay pigeon shooting.
You need to have a full UK driving licence and be reliable and flexible to potentially cover additional hours.
You will receive:
- All relevant training
- 6 weeks paid annual leave pro rata
- A pension
- £10.00 per hour
- This is a fantastic career opportunity to work in a caring environment that provides excellent job satisfaction to make a positive impact upon someone’s life, with the possibility to travel within the UK and abroad.
Hours available:
The hours available are 16-30 per week, this will be inclusive of every other weekend and hours are negotiable for the right candidates. Flexibility is essential to cover holidays and sickness as needed within the team.
What’s required:
- A full driving licence
- Flexibility in working hours is essential
- Alternate weekend work essential
- General domestic duties, undertaking cleaning and laundry
- Support with bowel care.
- Support with catheter care
- Checking skin for potential pressure sores
- Be aware of signs of autonomic dysreflexia
- An enhanced DBS check, the cost will be met by the Employer
- Satisfactory references
- Successful completion of a 3 month probationary period
Staffordshire
Personal Care/Home Care Assistant Required
Lichfield, Staffordshire
JOB REF: SD0619
We are looking for a Personal Care Assistant to support me. I live with my wife and small daughter. Ideally you will have experience of supporting someone with a spinal injury and promoting independence. We are looking for someone with a mature attitude who is caring, understanding, reliable and patient. The person we recruit should have the self-confidence and ability to work on a one-to-one basis as well as with others, take initiative and have a willingness to learn new skills and follow instructions, especially in relation to personal tasks. Punctuality is essential due to our busy lifestyle (myself and my wife both run separate businesses and we have one home-schooled child of 4). You need to be comfortable working in a family with children and respect our parenting methods. Some flexibility in terms of availability is essential. Where possible we run a natural, organic, toxic free home. We have high standards of cleanliness both personally and around the home and expect these to be maintained by the assistant.
You will receive:
- Standard rate of £13 per hour and £19.50 for bank holidays.
- A pension
- 5.6 weeks per year pro rata
- Full certificated training on all aspects of the role
Hours available:
- 28 hours per week available starting at 7.15am daily, 3-4 days of the week, including Saturdays.
- There is the opportunity to work additional hours on occasions in relation to holidays and sickness of other PA and where it is required for family travel or travel preparations, or for attending business meetings or appointments
What’s Required:
- Provide assistance with all aspects of personal care, health needs, household tasks and social and business support. Please see the job description and person specification for more details.
- A full driving licence and vehicle as public transport poor in our area. Car parking available.
- Non-smoking household
- Flexibility in working hours essential, some occasional night shifts may also be required
- Weekend work essential.
- An enhanced DBS check, the cost will be met by the Employer
Personal Care Assistant/Home Care Assistant Required
Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire
JOB REF: SAM-LAT
I am looking for Personal Assistants / Carers to join my support team. Ideally you will have experience of supporting someone and promoting independence.
My conditions have a big impact on my physical health and I need support with managing my personal care and healthcare needs each day.
When I am well, I enjoy being outside and watching television.
You will receive:
- Standard rate of £10.00 per hour, enhanced rate for bank holidays of £15.00 per hour
- A pension
- 5.6 weeks per year pro rata
- Full certificated training on all aspects of the role
Hours available:
- Various shifts covering Monday-Friday (4pm-8pm) and Saturday (9.30am-4pm), additional hours may be required during non term time
- There is the opportunity to work additional hours on occasions in relation to holidays and sickness.
What’s Required:
- Provide assistance with all aspects of personal care, washing hair and dressing, PEG diet, fluids and medication, moving and handling
- A full driving licence would be preferable
- Flexibility in working hours essential
- Weekend work essential
- Daily support with regular use of a suction machine is required
- An enhanced DBS check, the cost will be met by the Employer
Job Description Template SAM-LAT
Female Personal Care Assistant/Home Care Assistant Required
Cannock, Staffordshire
JOB REF: GIL-CLA
I am looking for a Personal Assistant / Carer to join my support team.
I have various conditions that impact on my daily health and well-being including Multiple Sclerosis and Diabetes. Ideally, you will have experience in supporting someone with complex care needs, although full training will be available for the right candidate.
I enjoy accessing the community and feeling part of it and I try to remain positive at all times.
Your role will involve supporting me to access the community and attending to my daily living and clinical needs.
You will receive:
- Standard rate of pay starting from £8.50 per hour and rising to £10.00 per hour, upon successful completion of the probationary period
- 5.6 weeks holiday entitlement per year pro rata
- Full certificated training on all aspects of the role
Hours available:
- Equivalent of 20 hours per week including:
4.5 hours on alternate weekends: Saturday 8.00pm – 10.00pm and Sunday 09.00am – 11.30am
8 hours (4 hours each day) Tuesday and Wednesday
9.75 hours (3.25 hours each day) Monday, Wednesday and Friday
The actual times required during weekdays, will be discussed at interview stage.
- There is the opportunity to work additional hours on occasions in relation to staff absences.
What’s Required:
- Provide assistance with personal care and hygiene, respecting my dignity at all times
- Assist with medication (including insulin) and monitoring this
- Support to attend medical appointments when required
- Assist with mobility difficulties using the recommended equipment. You will be supported by 1 other carer with this task.
- Support to access the community for leisure and shopping
- Attend to daily living tasks including food preparation, laundering and ensuring the house is left tidy.
- A full driving licence
- Flexibility in working hours is essential, including weekends.
- Able to work as part of a team with other PA’s
- An enhanced DBS check, the cost will be met by the Employer
Personal Care Assistant/Home Care Assistant Required
Leek, Staffordshire
JOB REF: ANT-MCG
I am looking for a Personal Assistant /Carer to join my support team.
The ideal candidate will have experience of caring for someone who has profound physical and mental disabilities. I am confined to a wheelchair (motorised) since suffering a stroke 13 years ago and need help with every aspect of my life. I am paralysed on my left side and get confused.
I enjoy football, soul music, going to my caravan in the summer and days out. My social life is very important to me, as often I am unwell and cannot enjoy things.
The Job:
- 10 hours per week, Wednesday and Friday. The hours are 07:00 – 09:30 and 14:30 – 17:00 each day. There are opportunities to work additional hours to cover annual leave and sickness absence.
- The starting rate of pay will be £9.50 per hour, rising to £10.00 per hour after 3 months and successful completion of your probationary period.
- There is a pension scheme.
- Annual leave of 5.6 weeks per year pro-rata to the number of hours worked.
- Full certified training is given on all aspects of this role.
- You will provide full assistance with all aspects of care, including showering, dressing, teeth cleaning, shaving, dressing, medication, food preparation.
- You will have a full driving licence, and be willing to drive a wheelchair accessible vehicle
- You will need to be flexible as although you will mainly work the hours stated above these may be subject to change depending on my health, appointments etc.
- Occasional weekend and evening work may be required and very occasionally overnight stays.
- An enhanced DBS check is required; the cost is met by the employer.
Female Personal Care Assistant / Home Care Assistants Required
Berry Hill, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire
JOB REF: LIS-WES
I am looking for 2 Personal Assistants / Carers to join my support team. Ideally you will have experience of supporting someone with a genetic skin disease and promoting independence.
My condition has an impact on my physical health and I need support with managing my specific general and clinical needs each day.
I have a young son who lives with me. It is extremely important to me that I am able to take my son on holiday in the near future and I would need support from an assistant during these times.
You will receive:
- Standard rate of £9.00 per hour, Sunday rate of £9.50 per hour
- A pension
- 5.6 weeks per year pro rata
- Full certificated training on all aspects of the role
Hours available:
- A minimum of 8.5 hours per week, I require support during the week days of Sunday-Friday
- There is the opportunity to work additional hours on occasions in relation to holidays and sickness.
What’s Required:
- Provide assistance with all aspects of personal care and daily skin dressings.
- A full driving licence would be preferable.
- Flexibility in working hours essential.
- Weekend work on Sundays is essential.
- An enhanced DBS check, the cost will be met by the Employer
Female Personal Care Assistant / Home Care Assistants Required
Chesterton, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire
JOB REF: CHR-SHU
We are looking for 3 Personal Assistants to support a mature lady with complex health needs living in her own home. You will be working as part of a small team to assist with moving and handling and personal care.
All relevant training will be provided.
An enhanced DBS (Police check) will be required and the Employer will meet the cost.
Hours available across 7 days include one hour in the morning (7am-8am) and one hour in the evening (7pm-8pm) each day however you must be flexible (14 hours per role).
£9 per hour
5.6 weeks holiday pro rata
Personal Care Assistant / Home Care Assistant
Wolstanton, Stoke-on-Trent REF: VAL-LON
I am looking for a Personal Assistant / Carer to join my support team. Ideally you will have experience of supporting someone with a neurological illness and promoting independence.
My illness has had a big impact on my physical health and I need support with managing my personal care and healthcare needs each day.
You will receive:
- Standard rate starting from £10.00 per hour
- A Workplace Pension (where applicable)
- 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year pro rata
- Full certificated training on all aspects of the role
Hours available:
- A minimum of 12 hours per week (on a 4 week rota) which will include weekends
- There is the opportunity to work additional hours on occasions in relation to holidays and sickness
What’s Required:
- Provide assistance with all aspects of personal care, bathing, washing hair and dressing
- Hold a full driving licence and ideally have your own car, which will accommodate a folding wheelchair
- Flexibility in working hours essential
- Weekend work essential
- An enhanced DBS check, the cost will be met by the Employer
Personal Care Assistants – Part time
Bradnop, Nr Leek, REF: MIC-EME
Due to funding increase, we are looking to expand the team of Personal Assistants. We are looking for caring and passionate individuals to become part of a team, providing support to a gentleman in the comfort of his own home. It’s a fantastic rewarding opportunity to be able to assist with someone’s development. Experience of working with communication and an understanding of acquired brain injury would be an advantage but not a necessity.
You will be working with the gentleman’s wife and the team to provide high quality care and support with day-to-day living activities and personal care.
Training will be provided and the family would like someone who is very eager to learn.
Hours available:
8am-3pm
3pm-10pm
10pm – 8am
Rate of pay per hour: £9.00 per hour rising to £10 an hour after training and Probation period completed
5.6 weeks per year holiday pro rata
Full UK Driving licence and own vehicle required to travel to and from work.
DBS (Police Check) and references will be required.
Personal Assistant/ Carer Wanted
Newcastle-under-Lyme, Ref: HEL-TOD
I am looking for a Personal Assistant/Carer to join my small team. I am a mature lady with complex health issues. My conditions have an impact on my overall health and I need support with personal and health care needs.
What is Required
All aspects of personal care, including showering, washing hair and dressing. Support to attend medical appointments and to take me out for pleasure! A full driving licence is essential.
I would like to add someone to my current team who is observant, patient and able to use their own initiative. An interest in hair and make-up is ideal as these are important to me.
Hours of work
You will be required to work between 24 and 30 hours per week including every other weekend. Living locally would be an advantage due to early start from 7:30am. Flexibility is key. Hours to be discussed and finalised.
£10.00 per hour Mon-Sat, £15.00 per hour Sundays and bank holidays
5.6 weeks holiday pro rata and pension scheme available
Full training on all aspects of the role will be provided however experience in a similar role would be advantageous.
A DBS (Police check) will be undertaken, the cost will be met by the Employer.
For an application pack please visit www.healthyourway.co.uk/vacancies/
Trafford
Personal Complex Care Assistant/Home Care Assistant
Urmston, Trafford JOB REF: CAI-MIS
I am a 21 year old male looking for a Personal Assistant / Carer to join my support team. Ideally you will have experience of supporting and promoting independence in someone with Autism and other medical conditions e.g. Epilepsy.
My disabilities have a big impact on my physical and mental health and I need support with day to day living and healthcare needs each day.
When I am well, I enjoy a variety of hobbies such as playing guitar.
You will receive:
- Standard rate of £9.50 per hour
- A pension
- 5.6 weeks per year pro rata
- Full certificated training on all aspects of the role
Hours available:
- A minimum of 24 hours per week, worked in one shift (including night sleep in) on a 4 week rota
- There is the opportunity to work additional hours on occasions in relation to holidays and sickness.
What’s Required:
- Support with aspects of personal and medical care
- Experience of dealing with medication handling and administration (desirable)
- A full driving licence (desirable)
- Flexibility in working hours essential, night shifts are also required
- Weekend work essential.
- Reliability and professional approach to work.
- Comfortable with dogs (pet dog in residence)
- A caring, compassionate, kind and enthusiastic nature and a desire to make a difference in someone’s life
- Good communication skills both spoken and written and computer literate.
- You must have the right to work in the UK.
- An enhanced DBS check, the cost will be met by the Employer
Personal Complex Care Assistant/Home Care Assistant
Hale Barns, Trafford JOB REF: 150
We are looking for a small team of Complex Care Carers to support a gentleman who has neurological conditions, over a 24 hour period. Ideally you will have some experience of supporting someone with MS and/or complex healthcare needs, however training will be provided. You will be well supported and working in a private family home.
You will receive:
- £10 per hour
- A pension
- 5.6 weeks per year pro rata
- Full certificated training on all aspects of the role
Hours available:
- Various relief/bank, part time, full time and possible permanent roles available to cover nights and days.
- There is the opportunity to work additional hours on occasions in relation to holidays and sickness.
Daytime / evenings
Various shifts to be worked between 10am and 9pm
Waking Nights
9pm-7am
What’s Required:
- Flexibility in working hours essential
- Administering and recording medication accurately
- Supporting with continence and bowel care
- Checking skin for potential pressure sores
- An enhanced DBS check, the cost will be met by the Employer
Personal Assistant/Home Care Assistant Wanted
Urmston, Trafford Ref: HAS-MAH
I am looking for 1 or 2 people to become a Personal Assistant / Carer for my son and join our support team. Ideally you will have experience of supporting children with complex healthcare needs.
You will be supporting my son with his evening routine, following his care plan which includes providing personal care, feeding and playing.
You will receive:
- £10.50 per hour
- A pension
- 5.6 weeks per year pro rata
- Full certificated training on all aspects of the role
Hours available:
- 14 hours per week
- 4pm-8pm Monday and 9am-7pm on a Saturday
- 2 additional hours to be worked during school holidays
- There is the opportunity to work additional hours on occasions in relation to holidays and sickness.
What’s Required:
- Provide assistance with all aspects of personal care
- Feeding
- Carrying out stretches
- Playing
- Moving and handling using a hoist
- Support with seizures and effects of epilepsy
- An enhanced DBS check, the cost will be met by the Employer
How to Apply
Please complete the online Application Form if you wish to apply for any of the roles listed.
If applying for more than one role, you must complete an application form for each vacancy.
You must include the relevant reference number on your application
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Information for Personal Assistants
What is a Personal Assistant?
A Personal Assistant is someone that is employed by a disabled person or their representative to support them to live independently. A Personal Assistant may be asked to assist with all aspects of daily living, enabling the individual to have continuity and flexibility with the care that they need.
Who can be a Personal Assistant?
Anyone can become a Personal Assistant. You should think about what you could offer to a disabled person including:
- Your personal qualities
- Your skills
- Any experience that you may have
- Your enthusiasm and willingness to learn the role
If I apply for a Personal Assistant role, who will decide if I get the job?
Each individual Employer will decide whom they will employ. This will initially be based upon your application form so be sure to include all relevant information about your knowledge, skills and experience.
If your application is successful, then you will usually be invited to attend an interview with the Employer.
What checks will there be?
The role of a Personal Assistant will be subject to reference checks; you should include the contact details of two referees on your application form.
Personal Assistants are also usually required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, formerly known as a Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) check.
The expense of the DBS check is usually met by the Employer, however if you have recently had a DBS check completed, you can register with the DBS Update Service here.
Please note that the DBS Update Service charge a small fee for registering with them.
The benefit of registering your DBS check with the DBS Update Service is that potential Employers can check your criminal record check quickly, which may mean that you can start working for the Employer sooner.
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