Personal Care Assistant / Support Worker
Job Ref: DP5495
Location: Chichester
Employment Status: Employed
Hours: Two PA roles with possible split hours as follows:
* PA 1: Wednesday 7:30 – 11:30, Friday 7:30 – 20:30, and one Sunday out of four 7:30 – 20:30.
* PA 2: Thursday 7:30 – 11:30, Saturday 7:30 – 20:30, and one Sunday out of four 7:30 – 20:30.
Hourly pay rate: £14.20 Monday to Friday, £15.20 Saturday, £16.20 Sunday.
Must hold a current full driving licence and be confident driving an automatic wheelchair‑accessible vehicle.
Key Responsibilities
* Medication prompting and administration.
* Moving and handling, including hoisting from bed to wheelchair and bathroom.
* Household tasks: housekeeping, shopping, laundry, bed and linen making.
* Personal care: dressing, undressing, bathroom assistance, wash, shower, and general cleaning of bedroom/bathroom.
* Assist with nutrition and medication via gastric tube.
* Support with applying creams and other skin/hair care.
* Assist with toilet use and toileting emergencies.
* Provide physiotherapy exercises as required.
* Drive the automatic wheelchair‑adapted vehicle for shopping, cinema, social activities, and doctor/hospital appointments.
* Accompany on occasional longer journeys and social meetings.
* Maintain good communication and be on call when needed.
Candidate Qualities
* Respectful of privacy and confidentiality.
* Reliable with good time‑keeping.
* Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
* Hygienic, tidy, and well‑organised.
* Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties.
* Patient with excellent interpersonal skills.
* Honest, cheerful, and creative.
* Good spoken and written English to a reasonable standard.
* Comfortable around pets.
* Commitment to high health & safety standards.
Additional Requirements
* Non‑smoker, or willingness to refrain from smoking during working hours.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.
Applicants will be directly employed by the individual employer.
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