Personal Care Assistant for a gentleman 20 hr/wk@ £13.00/hr in Wymondham - FTE - £25.4k - WYMONDHAM - NR18

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Job Reference (d086689b)

Job Purpose
To enable an active 36 year-old young man with severe learning difficulties and complex communication needs, to live in his own home and engage in everyday activities. To be part of a small team to look after him, and includes doing household chores for him.

Location
Wymondham, Norfolk

Details
Will be for up to 20 day hours @£13 ph and 10 night hours @£12.21hr

Main Duties

Helping with Personal Care
Doing Household Chores

Person specification

Listed below are the skills, competencies and qualities that are essential and desirable for the post. My assessment of these, both on application and at interview, will be the main factor in determining if you are successful. Please refer to these when submitting your application.

Essential

Knowledge and Experience of working with people who have Severe Learning Disabilities and Autism

Experience of working with people who have complex and challenging behaviours and be prepared to undertake ongoing training

First Aid & Epilepsy knowledge (training available) and to be attentive and alert at all times regarding clients safety

To be able to engage and encourage client at every opportunity

To hold a Clean Full Driving Licence

To respect clients dignity at all times

Must be able to work as part of a team and report regularly to a Team leader

To have High standards of Hygiene

Desirable

Physically active and have a good sense of humour

Basic food preparation & cooking skills

Be able to complete everyday chores

Be willing to attend further training if required

Summary terms and conditions

· The rate of pay for this position is £11 per night hour (10pm - 8am), £13 per hour (8am - 10pm).

· You will be reimbursed for any agreed expenses incurred as part of the role, including mileage at 45p per mile.

· Hours and times of work as follows: As agreed

A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer

Satisfactory references from two referees, one of which must be your current or last employer.

Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 3 months (for the permanent hours).

Services

Meal Preparation

Personal Care

Domestic Care

Social + Leisure activities

Support to remain independent

Training

Understanding challenging behaviour

Food Hygiene

First Aid

Hand hygiene

Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

Full UK driving license

Medical

Safe Administration of Medication

Epilepsy Awareness

Schedule, Pay & Hours

Time

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

Mor

Aft

Eve

ONA

ONS

ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep

Hour/Week

20.0

Pay/hr

£13.00

Weekly Actual

£260

Monthly Actual

£1,127

Annual Actual

£13,520

Annual FTE

£27,040

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Personal Care Assistant for a gentleman 20 hr/wk@ £13.00/hr in Wymondham - FTE - £25.4k - WYMONDHAM - NR18

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