Weekend Care Assistant £13.91 per hour - Rossendale - BB4

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We are looking for an experienced Care / Support worker to join our team of Personal Assistants supporting one of our clients in the Rossendale area. The role will be varied, but you will be supporting our client living with Cerebral Palsy to lead an individual and independent lifestyle within their own home and the community. Our client has a wide range of interests particularly hydrotherapy, light sensory and crafts.
You will be working as part of a small team on a 2:1 basis. Your contracted hours will be: 10 hours per week ( 9am-2pm Saturday and Sunday)

In return Salvere Support offers:
Competitive rate of pay (£13.91 per hour and £20.85 per hour for bank holidays)

A DBS paid for by us.
Full induction and ongoing support
Bespoke clinical training sessions
Additional pay for each online training course completed
Overtime opportunities
Pension Contributions

All training is provided and will consist of e-learning courses, face-to-face sessions, practical training, clinical training and competencies. The training is bespoke to the client and fully comprehensive for meeting their needs. We also provide refresher training on a regular basis, to keep your knowledge and skills current.

Who we are looking for:

You must be self motivated, well organised, reliable and an excellent team player. As well as being a naturally caring and compassionate person, we’re seeking Care / Support workers with experience of:

Gastronomy care and administration of prescribed feed, fluid and medication
Tracheostomy care to facilitate ventilation
Having a clean, full driving licence is essential (There is use of a wheelchair accessible vehicle)
Personal care, including incontinence pad changes and measures to maintain skin integrity
Moving and Handling (including hoisting)
Health crisis activity monitoring and administration of rescue medication.
Domestic duties ( Food prep, laundry, cleaning)
Support to travel to appointments, and participate in social activities including swimming.
Monitoring of general health and well being, daily record keeping as such.

You should also have:

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Flexibility to cover annual leave and sickness

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. You must also have eligibility to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship. Please use the job reference SSL/TW/BB4/AB for your application form.

Services

Meal Preparation

Personal Care

Domestic Care

Social + Leisure activities

Support to remain independent

Training

Safeguarding Adults/Children

Moving & Handling

Food Hygiene

First Aid

Hand hygiene

Transportation

Full UK driving license

Own personal car

Medical

Safe Administration of Medication

Continence Care

Suction (Nasal/Oral)

Epilepsy Awareness

PEG Feeding

Schedule, Pay & Hours

Time

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

Mor

Aft

Eve

ONA

ONS

ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep

Hour/Week

10.0

Pay/hr

£13.91

Weekly Actual

£139

Monthly Actual

£603

Annual Actual

£7,233

Annual FTE

£28,933

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Weekend Care Assistant £13.91 per hour - Rossendale - BB4

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