Care at Home Services is a long-standing family run care company, providing domiciliary care through our Care branches, located across Kent and Sussex. We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding levels of home care to our many clients within their local communities, and in nurturing our staff to reach their full potential.
We are now seeking a Personal Assistant to provide care for our client in Buxted. We are looking for an experienced care giver, local to the area, who is patient, friendly and reliable.
This is a part-time position working 16-20 hours, with the option of additional (full-time) hours working as a Community Care Assistant out of our Hailsham branch covering surrounding areas to Buxted.
Shift patterns are 08:00-12:00, 13:00-16:30, 18:00-22:00 and you will be required to work at least 2 of these shifts, 3 times a week.
The client is a gentlemen with a range of needs that include:
- Transferred with the use of a hoist
- Epilepsy/ seizures
- Dysphagia (Difficulty swallowing)
- Multiple system atrophy
The client lives with his sister and father and it's important that although they are not directly involved in his care, that they maintain a close relationship with the carer and involved in decisions regarding his care.
The client loves listening to the radio and sitting in the home's conservatory looking onto the garden with a cup of tea.
As a direct employee, we will provide:
- 5.6 weeks holiday (pro rata)
- Free Uniform and Free DBS
- Paid In-House training and shadowing
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Free Employee Counselling and Support service, Access to Mental Health First Aider
- Access to Blue Light Card
- Years of Service Award
REQUIRMENTS
- Right to work in the UK - we do not offer sponsorship at this time.
- Minimum of 3 years experience in care
- Experience in a Personal Assistant role preferred but not essential.
- Excellent level of communication
- Compassionate and professional
If you are interested in this position, please get in contact with our Recruitment Team on 01892 531 675.
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From £15.50 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 40 per week
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Buxted TN22: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Care: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person