Job Description

Personal Assistant/Carer - Runcorn, Ref:

ADAH/01/LS

13.06 per hour

Hours: 30 per week

Shifts are: shift pattern to be discussed at interview stage.

Personal Assistant required to support a young lady to live independently at home. The client is 27 years old and has a diagnosis of:

Retts Syndrome,

ADHD, Autism,

Severe Visual Impairment and has a Severe Learning Disability.

The client communicates with sounds, expressions, movements and gestures. The client enjoys watching animals, helping with cooking, loves being in the hydro pool, enjoys listening to music, watching VT, discos and being with family and peers.

The client is reliant of those caring for her to anticipate and pre-empt her care needs at all times. The client requires 2 PA Carers at all times.

Client requires supporting with all aspects of her care, including;

Showering/personal hygiene care Dressing/getting up and getting ready for bed Monitoring/recording her health Administration of medications Booking and attending appointments Supporting shopping Household duties (e.g. laundry, cleaning etc), and Support when out/about in the community
Experience is preferred but not essential.

A Diploma in Health and Social Care: Level 2 is also desirable.

Skills required in this role include being:

Caring Patient Resourceful Flexible Good at listening Good at communicating Consistent Energetic Dedicated Able to work as part of a team Reliable & Punctual
A transferable enhanced DBS check is desirable to allow for employment to commence as soon as possible but not essential as one will be provided, but this must be completed and come back clear before employment can start.

To apply you must be eligible to work in the UK and meet all national safeguarding criteria. This role is only suitable for applicants already based in the North West, UK who are able to travel to/from the role - it does not include remote working, relocation fees, agency employment or visa sponsorship.

PLEASE NOTE:

This role cannot assist with visa applications or sponsorship.

Due to the high volume of applications received, please note only suitable candidates will be contacted.

If you wish to apply, send your CV to Warrington Disability Partnership FAO the Care and Support Advisor using the reference:

Please note: Warrington Disability Partnership are not the employer, supporting the individual only.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 13.06 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person