Personal Care Assistant Norfolk

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Posting date:
20 January 2025
Hours:
Part time
Closing date:
19 February 2025
Location:
Norwich, NR13
Remote working:
On-site only
Company:
UKCIL
Job type:
Permanent
Job reference:
f15f5e36

UKCIL

About the Role:

Seeking a compassionate and dedicated Personal Care Assistant to support a 19-year-old man with various needs. This role will focus on enhancing his overall well-being and providing companionship.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Accompany on outings and assist in navigating social situations.
  • Provide support with reading, writing, and daily tasks.
  • Engage with the individual’s interests in technology and tropical fish.
  • Ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for the individual.
  • Offer companionship and emotional support.
  • Perform any other reasonable duties as requested.

Skills and Expertise:

  • Full UK driving license and appropriate business insurance.
  • Calm, reassuring, caring, and patient demeanor.
  • Understanding of confidentiality and respect for privacy.
  • Fluency in English.
  • Non-smoker.
  • (Desirable) Previous experience in a similar role.
  • (Desirable) Flexibility in working hours.
  • (Desirable) Shared interests in technology and/or tropical fish.

Job Facilities/Benefits:

  • 11.68 per hour.
  • 4 hours per week, Monday and Tuesday (times to be discussed).
  • Flexible scheduling during school holidays.
  • Equivalent annual holiday entitlement to 5.6 consecutive weeks of work.
  • Free Care Skills training provided.
  • DBS check cost covered by employer.
  • Satisfactory references from two referees (including current/last employer).
  • Successful completion of a 3-month probationary period.
  • Free annual training for relevant skills (Manual Handling, GDPR Stage One & Two, Health and Safety).

Why Join Us:

We value our staff and offer opportunities to develop skills and knowledge in a friendly and supportive environment.