JOB REF
: MM0126
We are seeking caring, reliable and committed Personal / Home Care Assistants to join a dedicated support team providing 2:1 care for a young adult with complex health needs.
The individual lives in their family home that has been specially adapted to provide
private living accommodation, while remaining within the same home as the family, giving independence. The family also includes a very friendly dog.
What We Offer
1. £13.75 per hour during your probationary period, rising to £14.00 per hour following successful completion of probation, training and competency
2. Full paid, certificated training
3. Enhanced DBS paid for by the Employer
Hours Available
4. You will be employed on a Zero Hours basis, the Employer makes no promise or guarantee of a minimum level of work to you and you will work on a flexible, “as required” basis
5. 12 hour shifts will be offered by the employer as and when required
6. Your core working availability will need to be Friday evenings – Monday morning, to include day and night shifts
7. Additional shifts may be available during school holidays subject to your availability
Key Responsibilities
8. Personal care including bathing, dressing and washing hair
9. Supporting community access and social activities
10. Administering medication and feeding via gastrostomy (PEG)
11. Full chest physio routines including nebuliser, cough assist and suction
12. Driving the individual’s wheelchair-accessible vehicle
Requirements
13. Full UK driving licence
14. Ability to work as part of a two-person care team
15. Comfortable working in a family home with a friendly dog
16. Respect for dignity, privacy and confidentiality
17. Minimum of 6 months experience in a similar care capacity/environment
Smoking is not permitted whilst working