Personal Care Assistant

PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT VACANCY – 1 OR 2 ROLES AVAILABLE
JOB DESCRIPTION
A 53-year-old, sociable and outgoing, physically disabled man with Cerebral Palsy
based in Macclesfield, Cheshire, seeks a reliable carer(s) to join his care team to
assist with daily activities to maintain an independent life.
ABOUT ME
• I live independently in a bungalow on the outskirts of Macclesfield, so ideally
you would need a car to drive to work although there is a bus service to
Macclesfield and Leek.
• My speech is generally understood by those close to me but I also use a
communication device and some adapted sign language.
• I use an electric wheelchair and have an adapted vehicle with a ramp so that I
can travel in my wheelchair. I have a manual wheelchair when needed.
• I enjoy socialising, including meals and drinks out, attending the Wheelies
Sports Club on Saturdays and Stockport’s Boccia club on Sundays. I also
enjoy visiting friends and family, days out and shopping.
• I don’t currently have any significant medical needs.
• My team of carers have been with me between 5 and 30 years so turnover is
low. I am looking for carers where I can form a great friendship as they
become my extended family.
MAIN DUTIES
• Assistance with personal care, including washing, shaving, toileting, bathing
and dressing etc.
• Cooking / preparation of all of my food and drinks
• Laundry
• Housework (tidying, dusting, vacuuming, mopping, washing up etc)
• Shopping for food, clothing and items for the house (usually a joint activity)
• Driving to social outings, appointments, shopping etc.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Trustworthy and honest
• Flexible and patient
• Sociable and outgoing
• Good sense of humour / cheerful
• Computer literacy would be an advantage
• Non-smoker preferred
• Clean driving licence essential
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
• Previous experience of care work is an advantage but training provided
SHIFTS
I operate a 4-week rota with a team of 5-6 carers. Currently the shifts I am looking to
fill are;
• Weeks 1 and 2 – Thursday 5pm to Friday 5pm (1 day, 1 night)
• Weeks 3 and 4 – Thursday 5pm to Sunday 9am (2 days, 3 nights)
These shifts include sleeping nights. There would also be the occasional shift to
cover other carers when they are on holiday or off sick.
These shifts could also be covered by two carers seeking less hours.
PAY RATES (Direct Payments scheme)
Weekdays- £13.80 per hour
Weekends - £14.80 per hour
Nights - £90.00 per night
Bank Holidays - £2 per hour supplement
“Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our customers. Should your application be successful, and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the customer and not by PeoplePlacesLives