Personal Care Assistant
PLEASE NOTE: this job does not provide sponsorship
You must have a UK driving licence to apply.
You must be local to Gravesend/Northfleet.
This is a physical job requiring commitment, confidentiality and communication; an ability to think outside the box and work with respect and gentle humour. This role is to work within a small team to support a female, full-time wheelchair user with high dependency needs to have an active, fulfilling life. NO EXPERIENCE is necessary as inhouse training is given but a willingness to workone-to-one, listen and learn is essential. This job gives a PA a unique insight into living with a disability in the community and is a learning experience that will stay with you forever. The basic week is 20-25 hours, including some full days, approximately 2 late evenings and some weekend and Bank Holidays + extra hours to cover holidays/sickness/emergencies.
ESSENTIAL:
* Able to work a full day + late evenings + some sleepover
* LOCAL TO GRAVESEND/NORTHFLEET
* FULL UK DRIVING LICENCE
* ABLE TO ASSIST IN HYDROTHERAPY POOL (with training)
* Work with a flexible rota
* Able to adapt and learn new skills
* Commitment; confidentiality; communication
* Work with respect and equality
BENEFITS:
* A unique learning/work experience
* Working one-to-one
* Free off-road parking + minimal travel expense
* NEST pension scheme
No experience is necessary as all training will be provided