Female Care Assistant in Leek

Female Personal/Home Care Assistant

Leek, Staffordshire

JOB REF: NH0126

I am looking for an enthusiastic and caring individual to join a small team of lovely ladies to support me and assist with a variety of tasks to enable me to live a full, safe and happy personal and social life.

I have complex needs, including a tracheostomy and feeding PEG. I would prefer a female assistant as I require help with all personal care. I have epilepsy, am registered blind and have developmental delay. Experience is preferred but full training will be provided.

I have part time positions available, for one-two days a week, usually being Thursday and/or Friday 9.00am 4.00pm. You will be working with another employee or one of my parents at all times. I would also like the successful applicant to have flexibility to cover sickness and holidays for other team members where possible, in addition to the opportunity of additional evening and weekend shifts that may become available.

A driving licence is needed to allow me access to the community, I am fully reliant on my wheelchair at all times and I have an adapted vehicle.

I love crafts, having massages, playing games, going out in the countryside, shopping and generally being one of the girls.

You Will Receive

• Standard rate starting from £12.21 per hour, increasing to £13.89 per hour when fully competent in all duties and a probation period has been completed.
• A pensionif eligible
• 5.6 weeks per year pro rata annual leave
• Full certificated training on all aspects of the role

An enhanced DBS check, the cost will be met by the Employer