Part Time Care​/Support Worker to Adult

Pay & Benefits

Start Date: ASAP

Pay Rate: £20 per hour

Location: Salisbury (SP5)

Shift Pattern: This role initially covers maternity leave, and the shift pattern will change upon the incumbent's return with a reduction in hours and opportunity for bank cover.

• Week 1:
  Saturday (8am - 8pm), Sunday (8pm - 11am) - 27 hours total
• Week 2:
  Friday (8am - 8pm) - 12 hours total
• Week 3:
  Saturday (8am - 8pm), Sunday (8pm - 11am) - 27 hours total
• Week 4:
  Thursday (8am - 8pm) - 12 hours total

Our client is looking to recruit an additional Personal Assistant to add to the current team she has in place.

Our client has a Spinal Cord Injury and will require support with all aspects of her life - Personal Care, Clinical Care, Day to Day running of her home and general support.

Our client is looking for a PA who can help her enjoy life, this includes gardening, going out to different places, hosting visitors and someone who has a great get up and go attitude! So a PA with general DIY skills/knowledge would be great!

Prior care experience is welcomed but not required as all training will be provided.

You will provide our client's health and social care. Our client is confident in her ability and lives independently with the support of like-minded individuals to assist her with:

• Personal Care
• Health Care
• Social Support
• Daily Living
• Cooking
• Driving the client’s adapted vehicle
• Housekeeping / Domestic duties

As you are unlikely to have experience in every aspect of our client's care therefore full training in her particular needs is provided. An ideal applicant requirements are:

• You will need to be physically fit, calm, patient and caring
• Full UK driving licence (essential as you will be driving our client's adapted car)
• Have the flexibility to cover extra shifts would be a bonus
• Fluent in the English Language Reliable and trustworthy
• Provide on call cover for absent colleague
• Non-Smoker / Non Vaper
• You must be able to respect our client's privacy and have an understanding of the need for confidentiality in all areas of your work.
• Good organisational skills and being able to work on your own initiative
• A mature and responsible attitude
• Excellent hearing and communication skills
• Be clean and tidy in both your appearance and ways.

Due to the personal care needs of the client, this role is open to female applicants only. This requirement is an occupational requirement as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Please submit a cover letter describing your interests and explaining why you would be a suitable candidate for this opportunity.

All applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate screening, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.