Care Assistant/Support Worker (Day Hours) - Ref: SOLOBLR

Info

I am a lively and fun-loving lady, living at home with my family in the Eastwood area of Nottinghamshire. I have Huntington’s Disease which means I have a range of physical and mental health difficulties. I need support around the clock to help me live my life to the full. I like to spend time with my family and enjoy watching movies. I live with my family and have a great team of personal assistants. I am looking for another person to join our team. 

I have my care provided by 2 people (double-up) as I am transferred with a hoist, and I also have a PEG in place to meet my nutritional and hydration needs. 

I am looking to recruit someone who can support me with personal care and all activities of daily living. Suitable candidates will be calm, level headed and reliable. I respond well to people whom I am familiar with and who understand me well. It is essential that you are patient and conscientious with high standards and attention to detail. You should be flexible and helpful with the ability to respect my dignity and individuality 

Rate of pay: £12.76 per hour. Bank holiday enhancement included. 

Shift patterns: Hours will be allocated between 09.30am and 19.30pm and will include alternate weekends. Shift patterns will be discussed at interview. 

Hours: 16 - hours per week available. 

Extra hours may be available on an ad-hoc basis to cover annual leave. 

Although experience with Huntington’s Disease is not essential, experience working in care is essential. 

5.6 weeks holiday is awarded per year as standard (pro rata for part time positions). Employees are also able to join the Company Pension scheme after 3 months’ service, subject to the rules of the scheme, as well as our Cash Back Health Plan after completion of a successful probation period. 

If you are interested in applying please send a covering letter and your CV to office-north@solosupportservices.co.uk or please ring the office on: 0345 241 5565 to request an application form. 

(The position is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and is exempt from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974) 

Please be advised that decisions regarding applications and employment are made in conjunction with our client. Therefore, applications will be shared with them for consideration. We will anonymise all information provided to us to ensure your data is kept confidential prior to an offer of interview. You can view our privacy policy on our website: www.solosupportservices.co.uk/aboutus