Waking night personal assistant (26hrs contract)
We are looking to expand within our well established small support team to find a passionate and empathetic individual to work as a waking night Personal assistant between the hours of 7pm -8am (Please note this is not a sleeping shift).
Due to the nature of this role we are only accepting female candidates due to the clients needs. Please note: WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP
We provide person centred care to a young female who is 30 and lives in her own home who has a physical disability due do a neurological condition and is a full time wheelchair user. She has full mental capacity and never lets her disability get in the way The client has her own wheelchair accessible vehicle so a driving licence is a a must.
You should be able to think on your feet and use your own initiative within this role. Due to the opening there is some flexibility around picking the days you work. However all contracted staff are required to work one 13hr shift every other weekend. This is to ensure weekends are shared evenly within the team.
Rate of pay is £15 per hour and after a successful 3 month probation period the hourly wage will then be raised to £ hoping that our wage will increase in the new year)
Responsibilities of the role:
* Light manual handling
* Light personal care
* Administration of medication (blister pack)
* Light domesic tasks
* Assisting day to day activities
* Attending events as when required
* To provide elements of companionship and to laugh as much as we do
Skills and Essentials Required:
* Good communication skills (verbal and written)
* Must be confident in working 1:1 (lone working)
* Candidates must have at least 1 years care experience
Benefits of the position:
* Free DBS check
* Free training (in house and external)
* No uniform (casual clothes)
* Rota given in advance of up to 3 months
* Pension scheme (can opt out)
* Holiday hours are accrued on the hours you work & are not taken out of your hourly wage
* All weekends are shared
* We are not an agency and the package is run from direct payments
* Shadow shifts are given prior to lone working
* Blue light card
* Free parking
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 26 per week
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Employee mentoring programme
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
* Store discount
* Transport links
Experience:
* Care: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person