Male Care Assistant

A Male Personal Care Assistant is required for a 39-year-old physically disabled wheelchair user who lives with his family in the South Liverpool area. The role includes personal care, social and employment-based activities, and supporting day-to-day needs and the desire to live an active and fulfilling life. Hours can be full time or part time; hourly rate is £12.66. Previous experience is not essential as full training can be provided.

Responsibilities

Personal care, including dressing, transfers to/from wheelchair using a hoist, washing, shaving, grooming, and toilet assistance; Overnight assistance with turning over; Assistance with meals, including cooking and eating; Assistance with domestic activities such as preparing washing, getting clothes ready, tidying, and washing up; Accompanying the employer on holidays, short breaks, social activities, and working activities; Supporting social and employment-based activities and day-to-day needs

Requirements

Male; Positive, enthusiastic, and can-do attitude; Clean full UK driving licence and ability to drive the employer's car; Ability to drive a motability equipped car; Comfortable with motorway driving and driving in daylight and darkness; Ability to occupy and busy themselves with personal interests or household duties; Flexible working patterns, including blocks during the week and weekends, cover for sickness; Good ability and willingness to learn and memorise daily patterns and routines; Patience when the employer is getting dressed or needs adjustments/repositioning; General fitness, stamina, and ability to multitask and think on feet; Ability to mix comfortably with friends, family, and work contacts; Technical acumen to help set up IT equipment and phone; Provide lifts to destinations when required; Trustworthy, laid back, and discreet; Capable of simple clerical tasks such as recording hours and administrative support

Benefits

Full training can be provided; Fares and accommodation supported for holidays and short breaks; Flexible working hours with some flexibility that can be discussed at interview