A permanent Carer role is available to support a young client in their home and local community. This is an ongoing role offering full‑time or part‑time hours, shared between a team of five PAs. The client is friendly and outgoing, with a strong love of Disney, movies (including Wish, The Lion King, Frozen, Moana), music, singing, and animals. The role is based in a family home shared with the client's dad, brother, grandmother, and uncle. There are no pets. There is an established team of four other PAs; however, PAs usually work independently rather than together. Hours and rate of pay £14‑£15 per hour, depending on experience. Up to 35 hours per week, split across the PA team.
Location & Check Requirements
Location Hertfordshire (EN8). DBS/Checks. Confirmation of DBS check, Right to Work and references will be needed.
Hours & Pay
* Monday: 7:30-8:30, 8:30-17:00
* Tuesday: 8:00-9:00, 9:00-17:00
* Wednesday: 9:00-19:00
* Thursday: 7:30-8:30, 8:30-17:00
* Friday: 17:00-22:00
* Saturday: 9:30-13:00, 17:00-22:00
* Sunday: 9:30-13:00
Training
* Safeguarding Adults
* Introduction to first aid
* Health and Safety / Moving and handling
What you would be doing…
* Support with getting in and out of bed and wheelchair
* Dressing and undressing
* Showering and bathing
* Assistance with toileting
* Hair, skin, and general personal care
* Medication support
* Meal preparation, cooking, and clearing up
* Cleaning, dusting, vacuuming
* Changing bed linen, laundry, and ironing
* Assistance with shopping
* Supporting mobility within the home
* Assisting in and out of a car/van
* Accompanying the client to social and leisure activities such as the park, cinema, bowling, swimming, zoos, farms, laser tag, and similar outings
* Providing companionship, including watching TV or Disney movies, and playing board games or cards
* Supporting the client to take part in chosen activities, both at home and in the community
* Female applicants only, due to the need to provide intimate personal care
* Willingness to provide personal and intimate care
* Willingness to prepare food
* Trained in Moving and Handling, including the use of hoists and slings
* Able to use additional equipment as required
* Comfortable working independently and using own initiative
Ideal Carer Characteristics
* Reliable and trustworthy
* Friendly, calm, and respectful
* Confident working independently
* Patient and supportive, with a positive attitude, Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
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This advert complies with the Sex Discrimination Act (1975) Section 7 (2b).
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