YOURLIFEYOURWAY

Personal Care Assistant

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Job summary

We are recruiting for a Care Support Worker to provide support for our client. The hourly rate is £14.44 per hour for day/night shifts after training has been completed, (training will be provided during our recruitment process). This position is based in the Croston area.

Waking nights 2 x 12-hour shifts per week, on a rotational basis, you will be expected to work one weekend in three.

Main duties of the job

This position offers 24 hours per week.

Waking nights 2 x 12-hour shifts per week, on a rotational basis, you will be expected to work one weekend in three.

You will be paid £14.44 per hour after training completed (provided during recruitment) this equates to £18,000 per year.

About us

You will be paid £14.44 per hour (equates to £18,000 per year) after training completed (provided during recruitment) 

Please note this position is a fixed term contract for a period of 6 months, with a view to going to bank thereafter. 

Waking nights 2 x 12-hour shifts per week, on a rotational basis, you will be expected to work one weekend in three.

We are recruiting for a Personal Care Assistant to support a 58-year-old female with a spinal cord injury.I am a 58-year-old female with a spinal cord injury, following an accident in 2014. I live with my husband of 40 years (yep, get less for murder) in the pretty village of Croston.

I am bright with a fab sense of humour and a wide range of interests including books, films, gardening, cooking and my better half both share a weakness for anything with a cold nose and a glossy coat.

It must be said my existing team are diamonds and form an integral part of our lives and we all enjoy and contribute to a warm and supportive atmosphere in our home. They are a vital component in restoring as much independence as possible by assisting me with all elements of day-to-day living.

 

Details

Date posted

26 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

PY1106214CroPCA

Job locations

Croston

Lancashire

Lancashire

PR26 9RH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Would you like a rewarding job in care, making a difference to someone’s life? Are you a caring and compassionate person? We need you to Join our quality care company!

  • You will be paid £14.44 per hour (equates to £18,000 per year) after training completed (provided during recruitment) 
  • Please note this position is a fixed term contract for a period of 6 months, with a view to going to bank thereafter. 
  • Waking nights 2 x 12-hour shifts per week, on a rotational basis, you will be expected to work one weekend in three.

We are recruiting for a Personal Care Assistant to support a 58-year-old female with a spinal cord injury; following an accident in 2014. She lives with her husband of 40 years in the pretty village of Croston.

“I am a 58-year-old female with a spinal cord injury, following an accident in 2014. I live with my husband of 40 years (yep, get less for murder) in the pretty village of Croston.

I am bright with a fab sense of humour and a wide range of interests including books, films, gardening, cooking and my better half (he reckons) both share a weakness for anything with a cold nose and a glossy coat.

It must be said my existing team are ‘diamonds’ and form an integral part of our lives and we all enjoy and contribute to a warm and supportive atmosphere in our home. They are a vital component in restoring as much independence as possible by assisting me with all elements of day-to-day living. They are knowledgeable, loyal, long serving and whilst working on a one-to-one basis with me, they work well together as a team and without them my quality of life would be greatly diminished. Obviously, the team are treated with the respect they rightly deserve.

Spinal-cord injury represents a number of complexities all of which will be covered, in your induction training, should you be the successful candidate. Experience in complex care may present certain advantages but it is not essential. However, to fit in with my team you will need to demonstrate honesty and integrity, initiative and flexibility. A warm heart and a great sense of humour are also an essential ingredient. “

Benefits include;

  • Good Rate of Pay
  • Overtime available
  • Paid annual leave
  • Pension scheme entitlement
  • Full training provided
  • Confidential employee helpline
  • Opportunity to gain qualification in Health and Social Care
  • Blue Light membership for exclusive discounts with 15,000 brand partners
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Career progression
  • Online employee portal
  • Early Access Pay

Your Life Your Way are committed to conducting a Safer Recruitment Process to protect the people we support.  Please be aware that all our vacancies are subject to pre-employment checks e.g. DBS and references.  A good standard of spoken and written English is required for this role.

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online including your CV, ot contact the recruitment team on Tel No. 01606 331 217 and quote Ref No. 058

Job description

Job responsibilities

Would you like a rewarding job in care, making a difference to someone’s life? Are you a caring and compassionate person? We need you to Join our quality care company!

  • You will be paid £14.44 per hour (equates to £18,000 per year) after training completed (provided during recruitment) 
  • Please note this position is a fixed term contract for a period of 6 months, with a view to going to bank thereafter. 
  • Waking nights 2 x 12-hour shifts per week, on a rotational basis, you will be expected to work one weekend in three.

We are recruiting for a Personal Care Assistant to support a 58-year-old female with a spinal cord injury; following an accident in 2014. She lives with her husband of 40 years in the pretty village of Croston.

“I am a 58-year-old female with a spinal cord injury, following an accident in 2014. I live with my husband of 40 years (yep, get less for murder) in the pretty village of Croston.

I am bright with a fab sense of humour and a wide range of interests including books, films, gardening, cooking and my better half (he reckons) both share a weakness for anything with a cold nose and a glossy coat.

It must be said my existing team are ‘diamonds’ and form an integral part of our lives and we all enjoy and contribute to a warm and supportive atmosphere in our home. They are a vital component in restoring as much independence as possible by assisting me with all elements of day-to-day living. They are knowledgeable, loyal, long serving and whilst working on a one-to-one basis with me, they work well together as a team and without them my quality of life would be greatly diminished. Obviously, the team are treated with the respect they rightly deserve.

Spinal-cord injury represents a number of complexities all of which will be covered, in your induction training, should you be the successful candidate. Experience in complex care may present certain advantages but it is not essential. However, to fit in with my team you will need to demonstrate honesty and integrity, initiative and flexibility. A warm heart and a great sense of humour are also an essential ingredient. “

Benefits include;

  • Good Rate of Pay
  • Overtime available
  • Paid annual leave
  • Pension scheme entitlement
  • Full training provided
  • Confidential employee helpline
  • Opportunity to gain qualification in Health and Social Care
  • Blue Light membership for exclusive discounts with 15,000 brand partners
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Career progression
  • Online employee portal
  • Early Access Pay

Your Life Your Way are committed to conducting a Safer Recruitment Process to protect the people we support.  Please be aware that all our vacancies are subject to pre-employment checks e.g. DBS and references.  A good standard of spoken and written English is required for this role.

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online including your CV, ot contact the recruitment team on Tel No. 01606 331 217 and quote Ref No. 058

Person Specification

Personal Care Assistant

Essential

  • Experience in complex care may present certain advantages but it is not essential

Desirable

  • Experience in complex care may present certain advantages but it is not essential
Person Specification

Personal Care Assistant

Essential

  • Experience in complex care may present certain advantages but it is not essential

Desirable

  • Experience in complex care may present certain advantages but it is not essential

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

YOURLIFEYOURWAY

Address

Croston

Lancashire

Lancashire

PR26 9RH


Employer's website

https://ylyw.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

YOURLIFEYOURWAY

Address

Croston

Lancashire

Lancashire

PR26 9RH


Employer's website

https://ylyw.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Office Manager

Pauline Yould

pauline@ylyw.org.uk

01606331217

Details

Date posted

26 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

PY1106214CroPCA

Job locations

Croston

Lancashire

Lancashire

PR26 9RH


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