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Waking Nights Personal / Care Assistant

Ask Jules
Posted 18 days ago, valid for 24 days
Location

Portland, Dorset DT5 1BH, England

Salary

£15 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking a young professional in their 20s to join a care team in Portland, Dorset, providing personal care and independent living support.
  • The position involves 13-hour waking night shifts, starting at 8 pm Sunday to Thursday and 9 pm on Friday and Saturday, with a pay rate of £15 per hour.
  • No prior care experience is required as full training will be provided, though a proactive approach and strong communication skills are essential.
  • Applicants should have a full and clean UK driving license, a caring nature, and the ability to build an open and honest relationship with the client.
  • This role offers the opportunity to make a positive impact in a young adult's life, with holidays of 5.6 weeks pro rata and a flexible rota of 3 or 4 nights per week.

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a young professional in their 20swho is looking for like-minded individuals to join their care team. Join their team of PAs who provide their personal care and independent living support. This is a great opportunity to make a positive impact in a young adults life.


Start:ASAP

Location:Portland, Dorset (DT5)

Hours: 13 Hour Waking night shifts - 8pm start time Sunday to Thursday and 9pm start on Friday & Saturday (Flexibility required)

Rota: 3 or 4 nights per week

Pay: £15 p/h = £195 per shift

Holidays: 5.6 weeks holiday pro rata


About the Job

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive difference in somebody elses life. Our client lives in their own home and requires assistance with many aspects of daily life. You will be providing night time support including personal care and repositioning, as well as assisting her to go out and spend time with family and friends in the evening. The most important thing for our client is that her PAs are gentle and attentive, and that she can have an open and honest relationship with them. Conversation should flow naturally, and you should enable her to live the best life possible.


Duties include:

  • Personal Care

  • Health Care

  • Social Support

  • Housekeeping / Domestic duties

Care experience is not required as full training in our client's particular requirements will be provided.


About our Client

She is a kind, funny and creative person who loves to spend time with her friends, family and spoiled tabby cat. She works from home during the week and likes to spend weekends both at home and out doing things including going to the beach, shopping, volunteering, spending time with friends/family and lots of craft projects!


As written by her

When Im not working, I enjoy being creative and love to crochet. I also watch way too much TV for my own good. If you can think it, I probably watch it, but my favourite show is Law & Order! I spend a lot of time at home, and my PAs need to feel comfortable with that. However, I do enjoy going out and doing things when Im able to and its important that my PAs are willing and able to help me with this. Some of the things I enjoy doing include going to the beach, for walks and drives, out to eat/to cafes, shopping, going to the theatre, hanging out with friends and family, attending family/community events, listening to live music and volunteering.


Qualifications and Requirements:

  • A full and clean UK driving license (Desirable)

  • Proactive approach to working

  • Physical fitness, patience, and a caring nature

  • Strong communication and listening skills

  • Mature and responsible attitude

  • Fluent in English

  • Clean and tidy appearance


Application Process: To apply, please submit a cover letter describing your interests and explaining why you would be a suitable candidate for this unique and rewarding position.



AskJules is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo the appropriate screening, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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