We are looking for asupport worker/personal care assistant for our young lady in theBasildon area. This post is for 10hrs per week: Monday 9am 7pm withthe opportunity to work an additional 2 days per week on 13 weeksout of theyear.
Aboutthe Client and SupportNeeded:
Iam looking for exceptional dedicated skilled personal careassistants to support me to maintain my independence and assist mein the development of social networks. I want to be as active aspossible and I will require you to accompany me to various outdoorvenues. You will be required to maintain and promote my safetywhilst at home and undertaking social activities.
Ilove crafts knitting and keeping my mind active. I like shoppingcoffee shops the theatre and going out to see new things. OnWednesdays I attend my local sports centre. My favourite game toplay is boccia and I also like trampolining and swimming. I havebeen told that I am kindhearted have a lovely nature and Im apleasure to workwith!
Asa member of my care team you will be responsible for a wide rangeof asks that can vary by the day so an amount of flexibility isrequired. You will need to be reliable caring supportive andrespectful. You must have excellent communication skills and workin line with the set policies and procedures inplace.
Someof the main dutiesinclude:
* Administrationofmedication
* Personalcare may benecessary
* Mentalhealth supportneeds
* Assistingme in thecommunity
* Administrativeduties
* Accompanyingme to attendappointments
Requirements
TrainingProvided Specific to thisClient:
InductionTraining
SafeguardingAdults
Health andSafety
FirstAid
FoodHygiene
PersonalCare
MentalHealth SupportNeeds
LearningDisabilities
You will be trained to CQC standards to meet the needsof the client. If you are already known to the client and have careexperience this will be valued. Unless specified elsewhere previouscare experience is notessential.
EssentialRequirements Identified for thisRole:
* Anenhanced DBS disclosure is required for this vacancy (expense to bemet byHomeCareDirect)
* Thispost is exempt under The Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9 Part 1 thereis a genuine occupational requirement to recruitfemale support workersonly
* Itis essential that you have a full valid UK driving licence and yourownvehicle
* Preparedto commit to long term care for one client in a personcentredway
* Willingto be trained to CQC standards to meet the clientsneeds
* RespectCompany policies andprocedures
* Bereliable / nonjudgemental / caring / responsible /compassionate
* Committedto confidentiality and to treat the client with dignity andrespect
Benefits
Contractual:
Companypension scheme
Enhanced bank holidaypayments
Annual Leave is paid at5.6weeks (prorata) per annum based on contractedhours
Support:
Fullsupport and supervisions from your dedicated Regional CareLead
Training and full support from your localHCD Community Nurse Assessor
Careerpathway options
A personal developmentplan
24hr oncallsupport
Employee Benefits:
A BlueLight discount card
Longservice awards
Free wellbeing options and EAP(Employee Assistance Programme) provided by SpectrumLife
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This vacancy is fora personal assistant to join our client s support package tosupport them in their own home. We will be your legal employer onbehalf of the client and you will not be asked to support otherclients. All of our contracts are for permanent positions with a 6month probationary period
HomeCareDirect is anational service provider and industryleading specialist in thepersonalisation of care at home. Registered with the Care QualityCommission HomeCareDirect provides a personcentred approach keepingclients safe at home supporting with recruitment employment andtraining for their staff to the highest standards meeting legal andregulatory requirements.
Ourorganisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment safeguardingand protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all ourstaff are vetted selected trained and supervised fairly and to ahigh standard so that they can provide safe effective andcompassionate care.
Excellent communication skills