Care Assistant P/T@ £13.91/hr in Rossendale - FTE - £27.1k - Rossendale - BB4

UKCIL Ltd; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 28,000; Part time

Job description

Care Assistant P/T @ £13.91/hr in Rossendale - FTE - £27.1k - Rossendale - BB4

We are looking for an experienced Care / Support worker to join our team of Personal Assistants supporting one of our clients in the Rossendale area. The role will be varied, but you will be supporting our client living with Cerebral Palsy to lead an individual and independent lifestyle within their own home and the community. Our client has a wide range of interests, particularly hydrotherapy, light sensory, and crafts.

You will be working as part of a small team on a 2:1 basis. Your contracted hours will be: 10 hours per week (9am-2pm Saturday and Sunday)

In return Salvere Support offers:
Competitive rate of pay (£13.91 per hour)

• A DBS paid for by us.
• Full induction and ongoing support.
• Bespoke clinical training sessions.
• Additional pay for each online training course completed.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Pension Contributions.

All training is provided and will consist of e-learning courses, face-to-face sessions, practical training, clinical training, and competencies. The training is bespoke to the client and fully comprehensive for meeting their needs. We also provide refresher training on a regular basis to keep your knowledge and skills current.

Who we are looking for:

You must be self-motivated, well-organised, reliable, and an excellent team player. As well as being a naturally caring and compassionate person, we’re seeking Care / Support workers with experience of:

• Gastronomy care and administration of prescribed feed, fluid, and medication.
• Tracheostomy care to facilitate ventilation.
• Having a clean, full driving licence is essential (There is use of a wheelchair accessible vehicle).
• Personal care, including incontinence pad changes and measures to maintain skin integrity.
• Moving and Handling (including hoisting).
• Health crisis activity monitoring and administration of rescue medication.
• Domestic duties (Food prep, laundry, cleaning).
• Support to travel to appointments and participate in social activities including swimming.
• Monitoring of general health and well-being, daily record keeping.

You should also have:

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Flexibility to cover annual leave and sickness.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. You must also have eligibility to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship. Please use the job reference SSL/TW/BB4/AB for your application form.