Job Description

Job Summary:

Please read in full before applying!

We are seeking a fun, enthusiastic and compassionate Personal Care Assistant to provide support and assistance to a young adult with complex needs and our two other teenage children, both with basic needs, within our family home. The ideal candidate will assist with daily activities, personal care, and ensure the well-being of our family. A suitable candidate would also be someone who can communicate clearly and effectively in English with a young adult who is nonverbal. Ideally to live locally to the family home as the role does not offer accommodation or require overnight care.

Duties:

- Assist children with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing

- Follow care plans and provide companionship to children

- Help with housekeeping tasks and meal preparation

- Monitor and report changes in children's health status

- Provide emotional support and encouragement to children

Skills:

- Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with the whole family

- Good team working skills to work alongside another carer as part of a care team

- Familiarity with care plans and procedures in a family home care environment

- Proficiency in English to communicate clearly with the family

- Valid driver's license for transportation needs

Benefits:

- Excellent rate of pay

- Pension scheme

- Statutory Sick Pay

- Member of Carers UK discount scheme

- Generous holiday entitlement

- Full training given for all care needs

If you are a caring individual with a passion for helping others, we welcome you to join our family as a Personal Care Assistant.

PLEASE NOTE - we do not offer sponsorships as we are a family, not a company. Please consider this before applying.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 - 48 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Application question(s):

Tell me why you are interested in applying for this position. Could you tell me why you are interested in working in Longfield?
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person