Address** Please Note - Our organisation can not provide work sponsorship, please do not apply for this vacancy if you require this to work in the UK **
This vacancy is for a personal assistant to join our client’s support package to support them in their own home. We will be your legal employer on behalf of the client and you will not be asked to support other clients. All of our contracts are for permanent positions with a 6 month probationary period. This post is for 10hrs per week: Monday 9am - 7pm, with the opportunity to work an additional 2 days per week on 13 weeks out of the year.
About the Client and Support Needed:
I am looking for exceptional, dedicated, skilled Personal Care Assistants to support me to maintain my independence and assist me in the development of social networks. I want to be as active as possible and I will require you to accompany me to various outdoor venues. You will be required to maintain and promote my safety whilst at home and undertaking social activities.
I love crafts, knitting and keeping my mind active. I like shopping, coffee shops, the theatre and going out to see new things. On Wednesdays I attend my local sports centre. My favourite game to play is boccia and I also like trampolining and swimming. I have been told that I am kind-hearted, have a lovely nature and Im a pleasure to work with!
As a member of my care team, you will be responsible for a wide range of asks that can vary by the day so an amount of flexibility is required. You will need to be reliable, caring, supportive and respectful. You must have excellent communication skills and work in line with the set policies and procedures in place.
Some of the main duties include:
- Administration of medication
- Personal care may be necessary
- Mental health support needs
- Assisting me in the community
- Administrative duties
- Accompanying me to attend appointments
Benefits
Contractual:
Company pension scheme
Enhanced bank holiday payments
Annual Leave is paid at 5.6weeks (pro-rata) per annum, based on contracted hours
Support:
Full support and supervisions from your dedicated Regional Care Lead
Training and full support from your local HCD Community Nurse Assessor
Career pathway options
A personal development plan
24hr on-call support
Employee Benefits:
A Blue Light discount card
Long service awards
Free wellbeing options and EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) provided by Spectrum Life
HomeCareDirect is a national service provider and industry-leading specialist in the personalisation of care at home. Registered with the Care Quality Commission, HomeCareDirect provides a person-centred approach, keeping clients safe at home, supporting with recruitment, employment and training for their staff to the highest standards, meeting legal and regulatory requirements.
Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Training Provided Specific to this Client: Induction Training Safeguarding Adults Health and Safety First Aid Food Hygiene Personal Care Mental Health Support Needs Learning Disabilities You will be trained to CQC standards to meet the needs of the client. If you are 'already known to the client' and have care experience, this will be valued. Unless specified elsewhere, previous care experience is not essential. Essential Requirements Identified for this Role: An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this vacancy (expense to be met by HomeCareDirect) This post is exempt under The Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9 Part 1 - there is a genuine occupational requirement to recruit female support workers only It is essential that you have a full, valid UK driving licence and your own vehicle Prepared to commit to long term care for one client in a 'person-centred' way Willing to be trained to CQC standards to meet the client's needs Respect Company policies and procedures Be reliable / non-judgemental / caring / responsible / compassionate Committed to confidentiality and to treat the client with dignity and respect
