Female Personal Care Assistant P/T@ £13.21/hr in Dudley 15hr/pw - Dudley - DY3
We are looking for an experienced Care / Support worker to join our team of Personal Assistants supporting one of our clients in the Dudley area. The role will be varied, but you will be supporting our client living with a degenerative muscular disease to lead an individual and independent lifestyle within their own home and the community. Our client has a wide range of interests particularly health, nutrition, travel, period dramas and education.
You will support our client outside of the home to access the community in their wheelchair.
A full clean driving licence is needed as you will be required to drive the clients Wheelchair accessible Vehicle.
You will be working as part of a small team, on both a 1:1 & 2:1 basis.
Your contracted hours will be: 15 hours per week (to cover shifts between the hours of 8am-10pm)
Shifts will be a combination of the following on a rolling rota:
8am-10am
8am-1.30pm
12.30pm-6.30pm
5.30pm-10pm
8.45pm-10pm
In return Salvere Support offers:
* £13.21 per hour
* A DBS paid for by us.
* Full induction and ongoing support
* Bespoke clinical training sessions
* Additional pay for each online training course completed
* Overtime opportunities
* Pension Contributions
All training is provided and will consist of e-learning courses, face-to-face sessions, practical training, clinical training and competencies. The training is bespoke to the client and fully comprehensive for meeting their needs. We also provide refresher training on a regular basis, to keep your knowledge and skills current.
Who we are looking for:
You should be proactive, organised and able to arrange the day's activities with our client without direction. You must be self motivated, reliable and an excellent team player. As well as being a naturally caring and compassionate person, we’re seeking Care / Support workers with experience of:
* All aspects of personal care
* Moving and handling including hoisting
* Meal preparation of freshly cooked gluten free meals / assistance with feeding
* Medication preparation and assistance
* Housework including cleaning, housework, maintenance and some gardening
* Companionship (incl. conversations, watching TV, games/hobbies)
* Supporting with administrative tasks, shopping and organisation of visits
* Supporting clients to attend outside activities/appointments in a wheelchair
You should also have:
* Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
* Flexibility to cover annual leave and sickness
Please apply through indeed to be considered for this role or contact us on 03330508010 option 3 if you would like more information. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. You must also have eligibility to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship.
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