Personal Care Assistant 25 hr/wk@ £14.50/hr in Blackburn – FTE – £28.3k

We are looking for a Care / Support worker to join our team of Personal Assistants supporting one of our clients in the Blackburn area. The role will be predominantly an overnight waking watch with the occasional, optional ad-hoc day shift.

You will be supporting our client, living with multiple learning disabilities, dystonia, and complex health conditions, to live an independent life as possible, contributing to him achieving his full potential.You will be working as part of a small team. The overnights are 1:1 and the day shifts are 2:1 basis for moving and handling tasks.
Your contracted hours will be: 24 hours – 2 x overnight 8pm-8am.
You must be comfortable being around animals as there are pets in the clients home (cats and dogs).
In return Salvere Support offers:

• £14.50 per hour (£15.00 weekends)
• 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
• Having a clean, full driving licence is desirable, as there is the use of a mobility vehicle.
• Personal care, including incontinence pad changes and measures to maintain skin integrity
• Moving and Handling (including hoisting)
• Dystonia and Flails
• Domestic duties (laundry, cleaning)
• Monitoring of general health and well being, & daily record keeping
• Communication support.

You should also have:

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

Please apply through indeed to be considered for this role.

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/HY/ JW for your application form

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Personal Care
• Domestic Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Training

• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Moving & Handling

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication
• Continence Care
• PEG Feeding

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online for this job