Personal Care Assistant (Male) in Birmingham

Salary: £17,215.70
Hours: 30 hours
Weeks: 45.15 weeks (inclusive of annual leave)

You will support the occupational therapist and other college staff to manage the general personal care needs of students on a daily basis. The Charity is looking for a Male Personal Care Assistant due to our current student cohort and the role requiring a high level of personal and intimate care that can affect an individual’s privacy and decency.

Key Responsibilities & Safeguarding

• Promote the values, aims and ethos of the College both within their role as a Personal Care Assistant and within the corporate life of the College.
• Have an awareness/experience of working with individuals with learning disabilities/difficulties, autism, physical disabilities, mental health needs and visual impairment.
• Support students to manage their personal care needs, including assisting with toileting and hygiene needs of students with complex physical needs.
• This role is of a physical nature and involves various people handling techniques; it can be physically strenuous at times.
• A willingness to support the students to work towards independence in appropriate areas of their personal care under the guidance of the occupational therapist.
• Work with the occupational therapy physical team to maintain high standards of infection control.
• Undertake any relevant training to support your role and be responsible for maintaining your own professional development.
• Communicate effectively with students, team members, carers, families and healthcare professionals.
• Work with colleagues to offer a personal care service that meets the needs of the students.
• Input information onto Databridge as required and maintain accurate, professional written and electronic records in line with GDPR.
• Participate in staff training and be responsible for your own professional development.
• Attend regular team meetings and other college meetings as required.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of equality and diversity and encourage students to be involved in their care.
• Become familiar with all emergency procedures and policies pertaining to personal care, academic and residential activities.
• Work under supervision from the occupational therapist to provide a high-quality service measured against national standards.
• Have an awareness of Ofsted and CQC regulations with regards to Specialist Colleges.
• Work effectively as part of a team and on your own initiative, ensuring that the needs of the students are at the centre of all you do.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Basic standard of education including Maths and English (GCSE or equivalent).
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals.
• Participate in the provision of support and training to staff and students regarding personal care needs.
• Self-awareness in terms of assessing own knowledge and competence.
• Able to solve basic problems.
• Team player who works well under pressure.
• Ability to follow clear instructions and give feedback to management.
• Punctual and adaptable.
• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities and mental health conditions.

Benefits

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of students with special educational needs? Do you thrive in an inclusive and supportive academic environment? If so, we want YOU to join our team. Queen Alexandra Charity offers you the chance to have a positive impact as you join a committed group of colleagues in ensuring that all students achieve their aims and aspirations.

Our benefits include:

• Access to on-site car parking.
• Use of QAC Fitness Centre (subject to opening hours).
• Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary Sacrifice).
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Helpline (BHSF).
• Access to Education Support Free Helpline for Teachers & Education Staff.
• QAC Mental Health First Aiders & activities to support health and wellbeing.
• BHSF Benefits Package including Healthcare Plans, discounted shopping/services.
• Annual Flu vaccination/voucher.
• Access to other benefit/discount schemes.
• Health and Wellbeing Services (Occupational Health/Counselling).
• Free Tea/Coffee and Staff Room facilities.
• Dining Room facilities with hot/cold food.
• Additional discretionary concessionary/closure days as part of leave entitlement.
• Reward and Recognition Policy – Living the Values Awards.
• Enhanced/Occupational paid leave e.g. maternity/paternity.
• Occupational sick pay (based on length of service).
• On-site wellbeing activities (e.g. yoga, meditation).
• Support for training/CPD.
• Flexible working arrangements.