Care Assistant for a person F/T@ £12.71/hr in Sittingbourne - FTE - £0.6k - Sittingbourne - ME10
Job Reference (e2846e62)
I am looking to recruit experienced Personal Health Care Assistants to join a small team who enable me to live independently in my adapted home in Sittingbourne.
I am a man in my 60s with a high spinal cord injury and need support with safe moving and handling, personal care, preparation and cooking of meals, as well as health care tasks such as stoma and catheter care, for which training will be provided.
I’m keen to employ someone that is reliable, trustworthy, conscientious, and able to use their own initiative.
Working as a Personal Health Care Assistant differs from other care roles. You’ll be supporting me with all aspects of daily life. If you feel that the role of a Personal Health Care Assistant is for you, I’d like to hear from you.
Hours
- Monday and Thursday: 9 hours during the day (split shift) and 9 hours overnight
- Every 3rd weekend – Saturday and Sunday: 9 hours during the day (split shift) and 9 hours overnight
- Additional weekend shifts available
Hourly rate: £14.00 per hour
Due to my needs – the number of hours required may increase.
There may be some flexibility if applicants can only work day shifts or night shifts, and additional hours may be available for the right applicant.
Benefits
- 5.6 weeks paid annual leave
- Access to Workplace Pension with Employer Contribution at Statutory Rate
- All training provided
- DBS Check and Update Service paid for by employer
Requirements
The successful applicant needs to have:
- A current driving licence
- The ability to drive a manual vehicle
This employment is subject to Safer Recruitment practice. Two references and an Enhanced DBS Check must be received prior to the employment start date and only suitable applicants will be employed. All employees must undertake online Safeguarding Training.
Only applicants who have the right to live and work in the UK need apply as sponsorship is not available due to the nature of the employment. This role is not suitable for those who have sponsorship with another employer and are looking to work the additional 20 hours allowed via sponsorship visas.
This role is working for an individual employer using NHS funds and not working for the NHS.
Services
Meal Preparation
Personal Care
Domestic Care
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Training
Essential PA Guide
Safeguarding Adults/Children
Moving & Handling
Food Hygiene
Hand hygiene
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Own personal car
Can drive a motability equipped car
Schedule, Pay & Hours
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep