This vacancy is for a personal assistant to join our client’s 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. All of our contracts are for permanent positions with a 6 month probationary period.
This vacancy is for 10 hrs per week are available which can be organised flexibly with the family. It is anticipated that you will work for half a day on a weekend and on a weekday evening, however there is the option to 'save hours' to enable our client to have a day trip out. There may also be the opportunity to cover some overnight respite.
About the Client and Support Needed:
Our client is a gentleman in his 30's who has autism and limited understanding. He loves to be with adults, talking and sharing information. He loves the outdoors and being out and about. He enjoys walking, swimming, visiting coffee shops and going out for meals. He sometimes likes watching Disney films, National History documentaries and listening to the news. He's also a good talker with fantastic social skills.
The ideal support worker for our client will help to keep him rounded by creating a stress-free environment, by displaying patience in response to his repetitive questions and who will keep him safe. You will help with personal care, medication and patches, cooking and domestic tasks around the home (our client likes things to be clean and tidy).
You will need to drive for this role as you will accompany/support our client to enjoy his interests out and about in the community.
Requirements
Training Provided Specific to this Client:
Induction Training
Safeguarding Adults
Health and Safety
First Aid
Food Hygiene
Mental Health
Learning Disabilities
Autism
You will be trained to CQC standards to meet the needs of the client. If you are 'already known to the client' and have care experience, this will be valued. Unless specified elsewhere, previous care experience is not essential.
Essential Requirements Identified for this Role:
An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this vacancy (expense to be met by HomeCareDirect)
You must hold a full, clean, UK driving licence
You must have care experience working with autism and learning difficulties
Prepared to commit to long term care for one client in a 'person-centred' way
Willing to be trained to CQC standards to meet the client's needs
Respect Company policies and procedures
Be reliable / non-judgemental / caring / responsible / compassionate
Committed to confidentiality and to treat the client with dignity and respect
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 Regional Care Lead
Training and full support from your local HCD Community Nurse Assessor
Career pathway options
A personal development plan
24hr on-call support
Employee Benefits:
A Blue Light discount card
Long service awards
Free wellbeing options and EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) provided by Spectrum Life