Personal Care Assistant
Posted 30/08/2024 by Joanna Whisker
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.
- Type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start Date:
- Immediately
- Contract Length:
- A minimum of 2 years
- Contact Name:
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- Telephone:
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- Job Reference:
- JWPA
- Job ID:
- 222245482
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