Support Worker/Personal Care Assistant

Description:

We are ideally looking for someone who can do overnight stays and daytime hours.

Please do still apply if you can only do one of the two types. Numerous days and hours are available, and this can be discussed.

We are seeking a compassionate, reliable and dedicated individual to serve as a personal care assistant for a 22-year-old woman with disabilities, including FND, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue and a wheelchair user.

This role involves providing personalised support and assistance to help enhance her quality of life and promote her independence. The aim is to help the client do everything she would do herself if she weren’t disabled. This includes various things such as practical support, help with admin and studies, going outside, and helping with her dog.

We're not massively fixated on qualifications but would rather that the applicant is enthusiastic at work, is flexible as her needs change and is happy to learn, prioritises privacy and confidentiality and has a joyful and energetic presence.

A driving licence and access to a car with business insurance are required.

Basic knowledge of personal care and house maintenance is needed.

·       Ability to adapt to an individual’s needs and preferences.

·       Reliable and responsible with a strong commitment to punctuality and attendance.

If you are passionate about providing compassionate care and to support this individual, and meet the criteria listed above, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position in personal caregiving.

A DBS will be required

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested this role. We look forward to hearing from you!

Please forward your CV to danielle.swainbank@carers.sefton.gov.uk

Further details and duties can be provided upon application.

WE ARE A PRIVATE HOUSEHOLD AND THEREFORE CANNOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR OVERSEAS APPLICANTS WE WILL NOT RESPOND TO ANY APPLICANTS THAT DO NOT HAVE RIGHT TO WORK

Wage: £11.00 per hour, £110.00 per night.

We are ideally looking for someone who can do overnight stays and daytime hours.

Please do still apply if you can only do one of the two types. Numerous days and hours are available, and this can be discussed.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours of Work: FullOrPartTime

Expiration Date: 28/04/2024