Personal Assistant/Carer

Bank staff required to support a young lady to live at home.

The client is 29 years old and has a diagnosis of Retts Syndrome, ADHD, Autism, Severe Visual Impairment and has a Severe Learning Disability.

Client can verbally communicate with sounds, expressions, movements and gestures. The client enjoys watching animals, helping with cooking, loves being in the hydro pool, enjoys listening to music, watching VT, discos and being with family and peers.

The client is reliant of those caring for her to anticipate and pre-empt her care needs at all times.

The client requires 2 PA Carers at all times.

The hours required are

Bank Staff required to cover all shifts which includes, day, evening, weekends and sleeps.

Start

ASAP

Example of shift times

9 hour sleep – 22:00 – 07:00 followed by 1.75hr wrap around shift

4.5 hour shift – 15:30 – 20:00

6.5 hour shift – 15:30 – 22:00

Weekends

12 hour shift – 08:00 – 20:00

14 hour shift – 08:00 – 22:00

Client requires supporting with all aspects of her care, including;

• Showering/personal hygiene care

• Dressing/getting up and getting ready for bed

• Monitoring/recording her health

• Administration of medications

• Booking and attending appointments

• Supporting shopping

• Household duties (e.g. laundry, cleaning etc), and

• Support when out/about in the community

Experience is preferred but not essential.

A Diploma in

Health and Social Care

Level 2 is also desirable.

Skills required in this role include being

• Caring

• Patient

• Resourceful

• Flexible

• Good at listening

• Good at communicating

• Consistent

• Energetic

• Dedicated

• Able to work as part of a team

• Reliable & Punctual

A transferable enhanced DBS check is desirable to allow for employment to commence as soon as possible but not essential as one will be provided, but this must be completed and come back clear before employment can start.

To apply for this role you must be eligible to work in the UK and meet all national safeguarding criteria.

Due to the high volume of applications received, please note only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Any successful applicants will be subject to Enhanced DBS check, paid for by employer.

If you wish to apply, send your CV to Direct.Payments@halton.gov.uk using the reference: ADAG/HBC

Job Types

Bank Staff/Casual

Salary

£14.09 per hour/£96.00 per 9 hour sleep

COVID-19 considerations

PPE Provided as required e.g. during personal care tasks.