Job Description

** Please Note - Our organisation can not provide work sponsorship, please do not apply for this vacancy if you require this to work in the UK **





This vacancy is for a personal assistant to join our client\xe2\x80\x99s support package to support them in their own home. We will be your legal employer on behalf of the client and you will not be asked to support other clients.




This is a part-time (16hrs per week) vacancy for an experienced female Personal Care Assistant in the Downham Market, Norfolk area. Flexibility with working hours may sometimes be necessary due to our clients\xe2\x80\x99 unpredictable day to day needs and may include the occasional weekend shift but will generally be to work 2 days a week, 9am to 5pm as agreed.

I live with my cat Clive. I have complex neurological disorders which can vary from day to day. I am a strong believer in equality and the social model of disability. I have been involved in the disability movement for several years.


I enjoy socialising and getting out and about. My hobbies include visiting places, car boots (I like a good bargain), gardening (I grow some of my own fruit and vegetables), crafts (I will have a go at most things) and occasionally I run my own craft workshops.


I am looking for a personal assistant who is extremely reliable, flexible and adaptable. I need somebody who can communicate in English and is able to speak, understand, read and write English clearly as I am hard of hearing.


I will need you to keep accurate records and you will be required to complete my daily work log and medication chart and be able to use your initiative and keep yourself occupied when there is nothing specific to do. You will need to be willing to help take care of my cat now and then and to provide emergency and holiday cover which will be pre-planned as far as possible.


Responsibilities include: administering medication, assistance with personal care, moving and handing, domestic tasks and driving.


I like to do as much as I can myself but as my condition is so unpredictable the amount and type of support I need can vary from day to day. I will need my PA in close-proximity most of the time due to seizures.


Due to the nature of the support, when I go into respite you will not be paid but will have the opportunity to work extra shifts prior to the respite being taken. You can also take annual leave during this time if you wish to do so. You will be informed of this in advance.

Benefits

Company Benefits:


Contractual:
Company Pension Scheme
Enhanced Bank Holiday Payments
Annual Leave is paid at 5.6weeks (pro-rata) per annum, based on contracted hours



Support:


Full support and supervisions from your dedicated local nurse and Care Facilitator


Career Pathway Options


Professional Nurse Support


A Personal Development Plan


24hr On Call Support




Employee Benefits:


A Blue Light Discount Card


Long Service Awards


Free Wellbeing Options and EAP provided by Spectrum Life





HomeCareDirect is a national service provider and industry-leading specialist in the personalisation of care at home. Registered with the Care Quality Commission, HomeCareDirect provides a person-centred approach, keeping clients safe at home, supporting with recruitment, employment and training for their staff to the highest standards, meeting legal and regulatory requirements.


Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Training Provided Specific to this Client: \xc2\xb7 Induction training \xc2\xb7 Administration of medication \xc2\xb7 Food hygiene \xc2\xb7 Health and safety \xc2\xb7 Safeguarding Adults \xc2\xb7 First Aid \xc2\xb7 Personal Care \xc2\xb7 Moving and Handling \xe2\x80\x93 with Hoist Transfer \xc2\xb7 Epilepsy You will be trained to CQC standards to meet the needs of the client. Current care experience and \xe2\x80\x98already known to the client\xe2\x80\x99 will be valued. Unless specified elsewhere, previous care experience is not essential. Essential Requirements for this Role: \xc2\xb7 You must be a confident, experienced personal assistant who has an understanding of complex care and learning disabilities \xc2\xb7 You must hold a full, clean UK driving licence and have your own vehicle with Business insurance (or willingness to obtain) \xe2\x80\x93 you also need to be an experienced and confident driver \xc2\xb7 This post is exempt under The Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9 Part 1 - there is a genuine occupational requirement to recruit female support workers only. \xc2\xb7 An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this vacancy (expense met by HomeCareDirect) \xc2\xb7 Prepared to commit to long term care for one Client in a \xe2\x80\x98Person-Centred\xe2\x80\x99 way \xc2\xb7 Willing to be CQC trained to meet your client\xe2\x80\x99s needs \xc2\xb7 Respect Company Policies and Procedures \xc2\xb7 Be Reliable / Non-Judgemental / Caring / Responsible / Compassionate \xc2\xb7 Committed to confidentiality and to treat your Client with dignity and respect