[ref. l7962902] Personal Care Assistant
Direct Payments Maidstone
Social Care - Required - Personal Care Assistant
Job reference: 20250104VM1600413Hours: Typically, 14 hours per week (Mon to Sun)
Wage: £15 per hour
Location: ME17 - Kent
Duration: Permanent
Description:
One personal assistant is required to support me with my personal care needs and social activities. It is desirable that applicants can travel with me across the county and have very good communication skills. Previous experience in this type of work, either professionally or personally is desirable but full training will be given regardless.
You must be willing to work flexibly throughout the week including weekends as the hours needed are generally Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
Manual handling is essential for support as I use a hoist for all transfers and lifts and need full support, relevant training will be given and previous training with certification such as NVQ is desirable but not necessary.UK applicants only (no sponsorship offered) and applicants must be patient, self-motivated, attentive, respectful and caring, and be able to work in a discreet and confident manner and have a good sense of humour. Being flexible and able to work on your own initiative is also important.
Experience of communication with people with language learning difficulties (ASD) is highly desirable.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure, the cost of which is covered by the employer.
I am a 35-year-old male who has, from birth, been diagnosed with severe quad spastic Cerebral Palsy. I exhibit autistic behaviours but have no formal diagnosis. Therefore, I need support on a 24/7 basis with all aspects of daily living. I live at home with my dad who is now my sole carer since October 2023 when my mum passed away who had been my primary carer.I like to watch all types of DVD’s and explore the personal lives of the actors and actresses. I also like to go out to places of interest and have lunch out often meeting friends and family.
Tasks:- Support to carry out daily personal care routine, including toileting, showering, washing, oral hygiene, shaving and manual handling.
- Support me with personal tasks such as getting dressed for the day and getting generally ready.
- Laundry - washing, drying and ironing.
- Changing bedding.
- Help getting in and out of the bed.
- Help with getting from the bed to the chair/wheelchair and chair to floor and vice a versa.
- Help with all aspects of using slings and hoists for transfers and movements in the house.
- General support with cooking nutritional meals.
- Support to get into the community and taking part in activities.
- Having your own car is essential as there is no regular public transport.
- Support to attend appointments if necessary.
- Prompting me to take medication.
- This list is not exhaustive.
Full Driving Licence (Own transport required)
Post subject to disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
How to apply: You can apply for this job by telephoning 03000 413600 and/or email
dprecruitment@kent.gov.uk and quoting the reference 20250104VM1600413.Please include your CV and a covering letter.
Two references will be required.
Sutton Valence, 5 mi from Maidstone
of personal hygiene
• Medication – collecting prescriptions & providing reminders
• Mealtimes – preparing tasty meals
• Housekeeping – keeping their home just the way they like it
• Mobility – help with getting around
Qualifications
Care Assistant Job...
People Plus Group LTDLondon, 33 mi from Maidstone
Personal Care Assistant Wanted**
**Job details**
Salary: £16 an hour
Job type: Part-time (9.5 hours per week)
5. 6 weeks paid holiday per year (pro rata)
**Full Job Description**
Personal Care Assistant Required, 9.5 hours per week, £ 16 p/h...
Independent LivesCrawley, 34 mi from Maidstone
Support Worker/Personal Care Assistant
Ref: BRR8444
Location: Crawley
Details
This role is to support a Child
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status: employed
Hours per week: 5-6 hours every other weekend 5-6...