Female Personal Care Assistant

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HomeCareDirect is a leading national provider of personalised home care. We are dedicated to delivering safe, compassionate, and person-centred care while ensuring our staff receive high-quality training, supervision, and career development opportunities.Why Join Us?As a valued member of our team, youll enjoy:Competitive Pay & BenefitsCompany pension schemeEnhanced bank holiday payPaid trainingOngoing Support & RecognitionDedicated Regional Care Lead & Nurse support24/7 on-call assistanceEmployee perks, including:Blue Light discount cardLong Service AwardsPA of the Quarter Awards24/7 confidential wellbeing support via Spectrum LifeThe RoleAs aPersonal Care Assistant,youll be part of our clients dedicated support team, providing essential care in their home. Youll be employed by HomeCareDirect but will focus solely on supporting this client.This role is for 24 hours per week, working flexible shifts Monday-Sunday to suit the needs of the client. So Flexability is required.About the Client & Your ResponsibilitiesOur client is a woman in her 40s who lives with her parents and sister. She is looking for a Personal Assistant to help her with daily tasks and to enable her to live a fulfilling and enjoyable life. She has learning disabilities and epilepsy, so requires assistance to ensure her safety and wellbeing. She enjoys spending time in the community, which includes, going out for drives, visiting local parks, and exploring nearby shops. She also enjoys an annual family holiday, during this time, support staff are not required to accompany her and may be requested to take annual leave.** 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 **RequirementsTraining Provided Specific to this Client:Induction TrainingSafeguarding AdultsHealth and SafetyFirst AidFood HygieneEmergency seizure medicationMoving and handlingEpilepsy and emergency aidMedication AdministrationPersonal CareFirst AidOliver McgowanYou will be trained to CQC standards to meet the needs of the client.Essential Requirements Identified for this Role:Female Personal Assistants Only For This RoleLearning Disability AwarenessExperience within care is essential for this roleKnowledge of providing support for individuals with epilepsyAn enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this vacancy (expense to be met by HomeCareDirect)Prepared to commit to long term care for one client in a 'person-centred' wayWilling to be trained to CQC standards to meet the client's needsRespect Company policies and proceduresBe reliable / non-judgemental / caring / responsible / compassionateCommitted to confidentiality and to treat the client with dignity and respectBenefitsContractual:Company pension schemeEnhanced bank holiday paymentsAnnual Leave is (pro-rata) per annum, based on contracted hoursSupport:Full support and supervisions from your dedicated Regional Care LeadTraining and full support from your local HCD Community Nurse AssessorCareer pathway optionsA personal development plan24hr on-call supportEmployee Benefits:A Blue Light discount cardLong service awardsFree wellbeing options and EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) provided by Spectrum LifeJBRP1_UKTJ
Location:
Preston, Lancashire
Job Type:
PartTime