Personal Care Assistant for a gentleman 19 hr/wk@ £20.00/hr in Ashford - FTE - £39.0k - Ashford - TN27
Job Reference (cb52673b)
Hours: 19 hours per week
Set days and times to fit around the client’s day centre activities:
· Monday: 9:30am – 3:00pm
· Tuesday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
· Thursday: 9:30am – 3:00pm
Rate of Pay: £20.00 per hour
Location: Charing
Description:
We are seeking a reliable and caring Personal Assistant to support an adult male with complex needs and learning disabilities. The role involves providing support at home and assisting him to access activities in the community.
The client can walk short distances but uses a wheelchair for longer outings. He is partially sighted and can become disorientated in open spaces, requiring support with balance and mobility both at home and in the community.
He will require support with eating to ensure food is taken in small mouthfuls to reduce the risk of choking. He has well-controlled epilepsy and does not experience seizures. He also has diabetes and is insulin-dependent, so regular blood sugar monitoring is required (training will be provided if needed).
Support with some aspects of personal care is required, along with assistance to ensure he is kept clean and presentable.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.
Main Duties
· Support with personal care (including toileting)
· Assistance with eating meals, including cutting up food
· Support with mobility, including wheelchair use when required
· Assistance with balance and navigation due to partial sight
· Support to access community and day care activities
· Transporting the client to and from activities using your own vehicle (essential due to rural location; some mileage paid)
This list is not exhaustive, and you may be asked to undertake other similar duties as required
Person Specification
Essential
- Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle
- Good communication skills
- Patient, kind, and outgoing nature
- Good attention to detail
- Confidence supporting someone with personal care
Desirable
- Previous experience supporting someone with disabilities or care needs
- Knowledge of autism, learning disabilities, epilepsy, diabetes
- First Aid training / Any medical background such as nursing
- Confidence with manual handling and wheelchair support
Services
Meal Preparation
Personal Care
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Training
Essential PA Guide
Safeguarding Adults/Children
Moving & Handling
Understanding challenging behaviour
First Aid
Autism / Aspergers
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Own personal car
Medical
Safe Administration of Medication
Epilepsy Awareness
Schedule, Pay & Hours
Time
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep