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Personal care assistants required employed or self employed - BRISTOL - BS11

UKCIL Ltd

Bristol

On-site

GBP 10,000 - 40,000

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Personal Care Assistants to support a vibrant young woman with cerebral palsy. This role involves providing essential personal care and assistance with daily tasks, both at home and in the community. The ideal candidate will possess a caring nature, excellent timekeeping skills, and a full UK driving licence to drive a wheelchair-accessible vehicle. Flexible shifts are available, and no prior experience is required as comprehensive training will be provided. Join this rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in someone's life while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Full training provided

Nest pension scheme optional

Blue light discount

Qualifications

  • Must have a full UK driving licence and be able to drive a manual vehicle.
  • No previous experience necessary; all training provided.

Responsibilities

  • Provide daily personal care and support within the home and community.
  • Assist with hoisting, bathing, dressing, and domestic tasks.

Skills

Caring nature

Excellent timekeeping

Organisational skills

Ability to use initiative

Fluent in English

Tools

Manual driving

Job description

Personal Care Assistants Required to support an active and outgoing 34-year-old lady who has cerebral palsy and is a full-time wheelchair user.

A variety of DAY shifts and days available - Weekdays and Weekends. Hours can be discussed and negotiated.

Due to the nature of the role, I require Female only carers. Must be Fluent in English due to my communication needs.

Based in Bristol BS11 area. Part-time/full-time posts available.

No previous experience necessary; all training provided.

Compensation:

£11.44 per hour employed
£15 per hour self-employed

*Example Available Shifts* - Flexible and possible 10-hour shifts available or slightly less if required:

  1. Tuesday 9:30 am – 6 pm
  2. Thursday 9:30 am until 6 pm
  3. Friday 9:30 am – 6 pm
  4. Saturday 10:30 am – 6 pm
  5. Sunday 10:30 am – 5 pm

*What Does the Job Involve?*

  • Main duties, but not limited to: providing daily personal care and support within my own home and out in the community.
  • Day-to-day personal care, assisting with hoisting, washing/bathing, dressing, female hygiene, toileting, and support with eating and drinking, administering medication (guidance provided).
  • All domestic tasks, general upkeep of my home, including cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc.
  • Driving a medium-sized wheelchair accessible vehicle for trips out.
  • Full training provided.
  • Nest pension scheme optional.
  • Blue light Discount.

*About Me*

I am an independent, active, and friendly young woman. You will work with me on a 1-1 basis, as I require physical help with ALL day-to-day tasks. I have many interests including swimming, gym, Zumba, days out, music, concerts, and shows. I take pride in taking care of myself and my home. I consider myself to be very friendly and have a great sense of humour.

If you are a genuine caring person looking to make a real difference in someone’s life, this may be the job for you.

*Essential Requirements*

  • A full UK driving licence - must be able to drive a Manual vehicle (I have my own wheelchair accessible vehicle - Citroen Space Tourer, that I require you to drive, with me clamped in).
  • Non-smoker due to my asthma.
  • Ideally available for occasional later evening shifts if I am attending a concert or other (notice given in advance).
  • References & DBS checks are required.

*Other Requirements*

  • Have a caring nature and interest in working in the care sector.
  • Able to use your own initiative.
  • Have excellent timekeeping and organisational skills.
  • Be reliable, patient, and trustworthy.
  • Honesty and a good sense of humour are essential!

If you meet the essential requirements, please get in touch.

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