Personal Assistant Coalville CA100626

We are looking for a caring, reliable and positive Personal Assistant to support a gentleman with a spinal injury who lives in his family home in the LE67 area.

 

 

 

Location: LE67 (Family Home Setting)
Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour
Hours: Between 16 and 35 hours per week (to be agreed at interview)
Employer: Rosekel Care Ltd

About the Role

We are looking for a caring, reliable and positive Personal Assistant to support a gentleman with a spinal injury who lives in his family home in the LE67 area.

This is a rewarding role supporting an individual to live safely, comfortably and independently within his own home and local community. The household includes family members, children and pets, so applicants should be comfortable working within a busy family environment.

Our client enjoys spending time outdoors every day and likes to remain active within the community. This role would particularly suit someone who is outgoing, enjoys being outside, has good attention to detail and takes a positive approach to supporting others.

Flexible working arrangements are available, including the possibility of school-hours working and set shifts where appropriate.

Previous care experience is beneficial but is not essential. Full training will be provided. We are primarily looking for someone with the right attitude, a willingness to learn and a genuine desire to make a positive difference.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Working in line with the client's Care Plan and Risk Assessments, duties will include:

Personal Care and Daily Living Support

• Providing personal and intimate care in a dignified and respectful manner.

• Assisting with washing, dressing and personal hygiene.

• Supporting positioning and comfort throughout the day.

• Applying prescribed creams and monitoring skin integrity.

• Supporting continence care, including catheter and bladder management following training and guidance provided.

Health and Wellbeing Support

• Supporting the client to take their own medication.

• Monitoring medication supplies and reporting concerns.

• Delivering delegated healthcare tasks following training and competency assessments.

• Supporting nutrition and hydration needs.

• Encouraging participation in physical activity and exercise.

Mobility and Moving & Handling

• Assisting with transfers and safe moving and handling techniques.

• Supporting wheelchair use safely both at home and in the community.

• Ensuring correct seating and positioning to reduce the risk of pressure sores and maintain comfort.

Community Access and Social Support

• Supporting attendance at appointments and social activities.

• Assisting the client to access the local community safely.

• Encouraging independence and meaningful engagement in daily activities.

• Supporting outdoor activities and walks as part of the client's daily routine.

Domestic Support

• Preparing meals and drinks.

• Light household duties including cleaning and laundry.

• Maintaining a safe and comfortable home environment.

Communication and Record Keeping

• Communicating effectively with the client, family members and Rosekel Care.

• Maintaining accurate records and reporting any concerns, incidents or changes in wellbeing.

• Supporting reviews and updates to care documentation as required.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Positive, caring and professional attitude.

• Good communication skills.

• Reliable and trustworthy.

• Comfortable working within a family home environment.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.

• Willingness to undertake training and development.

Desirable

• Previous experience in care, support work or personal assistance.

• Experience supporting individuals with physical disabilities.

• Moving and handling experience.

 

What We Offer

• £12.71 per hour.

• Flexible working patterns.

• Potential school-hours shifts.

• Full training and ongoing support.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• A rewarding role making a genuine difference to someone's quality of life.

Our Aim

The purpose of this role is to support our client to live safely and independently in his own home, maintain his dignity, access his community and enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle, while also providing reassurance and respite to his family.

If you are compassionate, enthusiastic and enjoy helping others to achieve the best possible quality of life, we would love to hear from you.