Professional, Personal Care Assistant Required, in Gloucestershire, for male, C5 spinally injured wheelchair user

Cheltenham

Working Times:

• 2 week on 2 week off live in rota
• This will be on a rolling rota.
• There will be 20 days holiday per year.

About the employer:

I am a (36yo), male who uses a wheelchair living in the Cheltenham area of (Gloucestershire). I have a relaxed personality, am very chatty and like to go out and about to social events and day trips. I also like to have my own personal space and alone time where I like to game and play poker. I also enjoy holidaying in the UK and abroad. I would like to recruit my own Personal Care Assistant to work and live in my own home.

Summary of duties:

• Transferring me in and out of bed using my sliding board.
• Washing and dressing. Showering, using an overhead hoist and shower chair.
• To take care of all my personal care needs, includingbowel care and bladder management inc catheter. (Training provided)
• Must be fit and healthy as I may need pushing around on day trips.
• To help me to prepare food, snacks and drinks.
• Driving me to appointments or any other places I may need to go.
• To accompany me on holidays and day trips in UK and abroad. (must be eligible to travel to all countries) assignments may be over 2 weeks if holidaying.
• Assistance hosting family and friends at home.
• Domestic assistance ensuring my home and garden.
• Assisting me with my medication.
• Going out in the evening,cinema, other day trips or to see friends. Some late nights required.
• Assisting me with paperwork and writing.

The person they are looking for:

• Be able to work on a permanent basis do not need to be local.
• Hold a valid driving licence.
• Previous care experience not essential but desired.
• Be able to occupy yourself and have your own interests.
• You should be fun with an outgoing personality for when I travel with a calm and patient disposition for when I suffer with pain.
• You should have a can do and professional attitude to your work.
• Be able to follow instructions, as well as being able to work on your own initiative.
• Be able to live in 24/7 and fit in with the work rota.  The role would be doing 2 weeks on 2 weeks off from a rolling already planned rota. This may differ on holidays.
• Be willing to drive some long distances and be a confident driver.
• Be willing to spend some nights up late past midnight.
• Must be competent in English writing and speaking.
• Be willing to cover other Pa`s holidays.

Please send your CV and covering letter if you wish to apply by clicking on Apply Now.

Any questions please feel free to ask before applying. Interviews will be held ASAP.

Planned start date for training will be as soon as you are available with scope to start ASAP.

Start dates and training dates can be flexible.

Salary: £32,000pa min before tax. Exact wages to be discussed at interview. Option to earn up to £39,000pa

To Apply simply click the 'Apply Now' button below and complete the online form including attaching an up-to-date CV.