Personal Care Assistant, 3 hours per week, Poole BH12 area HRRE
About the Role:
We are looking to find a Personal Care Assistant to provide support to one of our clients, who has cerebral palsy/general anxiety disorder and requires assistance with personal care and general support.
He lives alone with support from a small team of carers.
Rate of pay: £15 per hour
Hours of work:
3 hours support per week every Sunday, preferably 0900-1200. Can be reasonably flexible. Also to cover holiday and sickness which is essential. Cover will be shared with other employees. A minimum of one month, emergencies excepted, will be given for holiday cover. As much notice as possible for sickness cover.
The person applying and passing the job interview will be expected to work Boxing Day 2024 to fit in with the rotation system already in place
Main Duties will include but not limited to:
· Domestic duties – everyday household tasks such as basic housework.
· Personal Care – if directed, assistance with showering/bathing and getting dressed
· Preparing breakfast and other meals for the day
· Assistance with paperwork
· Please see full job description.
Ideal Candidate:
· Previous PA experience in a similar role is essential
· confidentiality
· Must be friendly, have patience and be reliable
· Confident to be directed as and when required
· Confident to be able work under own initiative
· Must like dogs (client has 2 toy poodles)
· Full, valid UK driving licence
For further information, please refer to the attached job description and personal spec.
The BCP Direct Payments Advice Service is a support service for individuals who are living independently within the community. We are not your prospective employer. You will be employed by the individual or family we are supporting.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £15.00 per hour
Schedule:

• Every weekend

Application question(s):

• Must have experience, of working with people with care needs.
• Able to work part of a rota to cover sickness and holidays including a bank holiday rota.

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: HR/RE/24157