Personal Care Assistant / Carer - between Reading and Henley (RG4)

Personal Care Assistant / Carer - between Reading and Henley (RG4) Reading, England

B Whitby
Full Time Reading, England 19.75 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description

Personal Care Assistant required to support outgoing and sociable 37 year old woman.

UK Based applicants only please as I am an individual and cannot provide sponsorship.

*Please send a covering message with your application explaining why you are interested in and suited to the role - if you do not then you may not be shortlisted*

FEMALE APPLICANTS ONLY DUE TO THE PERSONAL CARE NATURE OF JOB.

Personal Care Assistant required, supporting busy and outgoing 37 year old female living in Sonning Common, Rg4.

Full training will be given.

Tasks include:

Personal Care, Manual Handling (client specific technique - training given), Washing, Cleaning (light), Cooking, Assisting with some physical aspects of childcare - daughter is currently 9 years old, Assisting to, from and at work, Assisting at social activities.

The regular shift pattern is 1 week on, 1 week off. PAs on average only need to be available for 13 hours per day (and then available to call back in an emergency) on a one week on, one week off basis. This includes weekends.

Flexibility is required in regards to working hours as support to socialise is sometimes required into evening.

Flexibility to provide sick cover also essential.

The successful applicant will need to stay overnight twice in their week to provide evening/night support (night shift rate paid) or can choose to live in while on shift if preferred. Night support may include support to shower, attend social events and turn once in bed (rare) .

**PLEASE NOTE - THERE IS A ROOM AVAILABLE WHEN ON SHIFT BUT LOCAL APPLICANTS HAVE THE OPTION TO RETURN HOME WHEN NOT REQUIRED TO STAY OVERNIGHT. MEALS PROVIDED.***

Experience is not necessary but ability to pick up routine quickly is essential.

Please note this is a physical role requiring the employee to support with a physical manual handling technique while on their knees. Demonstration video will be supplied to shortlisted candidates.

£158 per day and £76 50 per sleepover/emergency evening call back, plus holiday pay. PAYE. Pension available. Drivers preferred but non drivers will be considered if able to access public transport.

Start time is around 6.30am daily with some later starts at weekends.

Please note: A DBS (CRB) enhanced disclosure will be undertaken.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £158.00 per day

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Discounted or free food

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Loyalty bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
Masks are to be worn if any sign of illness. Testing if any sign of illness.
Vaccination status requested.

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 26/06/2023

Personal Care Assistant / Carer - between Reading and Henley (RG4)
B Whitby

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