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Personal Care Assistant required DPSS582

Ormesby St. Margaret with Scratby

Part Time

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Closing Date: 05/11/21

Job description
Listed below are details of the purpose of the job and what tasks are involved. It is important and advisable to refer to this when submitting your application for the post.
Job Purpose: I’m bedbound with MS and would like your support with all aspects of my personal care.
 
Location: Ormesby St Margaret
Details: 
  • All aspects of my personal care including toileting, showering and dressing. you will be working with another colleague at all times as I require double up support. All transfers will be made using ceiling track hoists, and training will be provided on the specific equipment.
  • Supporting me with simple physio exercises as I have paralysis in both legs.
Person specification

Listed below are the skills, competencies and qualities that are essential and desirable for the post. My assessment of these, both on application and at interview, will be the main factor in determining if you are successful. Please refer to these when submitting your application.

Essential
  • Female due to the personal care aspects of the role.
  • Experience of care work with training in moving and handling.
  • Easy-going personality with a good sense of humour.
Summary terms and conditions
  • The rate of pay for this position is £9.37 per hour.
  • You will be reimbursed for any agreed expenses incurred as part of the role.
  • Hours and times of work: 22 hours per week to be shared between 3 carers with 2 on shift each day. Hours required are 9:30-11am 5 days a week and 9:30-11:15am 2 days per week to allow extra time for showering. Please state your availability on your application
  • The annual holiday entitlement will be equivalent to the work I would normally expect to be done during 5.6 consecutive weeks.
This post is subject to
  • A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer.
  • Satisfactory references from two referees, one of which must be your current or last employer.
  • Completion of a satisfactory probationary period.
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