Care Assistant

Ocean Healthcare is looking for an experienced and confident Care Assistant to provide support for a woman in her 40s living with Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a condition that affects the brain and spinal cord and can have a wide range of symptoms.

She is non-mobile and uses a wheelchair. She also requires the use of a ceiling hoist for transfers, so experience with moving and handling is important. You’ll support her with daily routines including personal care, medication, meal preparation, light housework and helping her enjoy her hobbies.

She enjoys painting, tarot reading and crystals and lives at home in a bungalow in Wellington.

Shift Details:

• 8am-4pm Monday to Sunday

• 12pm-10pm Monday to Sunday

Note: Ideally, you'll be able to commit to 3-4 shifts per week to provide consistency of care, but we’re happy to chat through your availability and see what would suit you.

Pay Rates:

• £13.50 p/hr Monday-Friday

• £16.05 p/hr Saturday-Sunday

• £19.05 p/hr Bank Holidays

Why Join us?

Ocean Healthcare is one of the most highly respected care organisations in the Southwest. Check us out on Facebook or look at our Google Reviews. Our philosophy is Live Happy Care Well which is based on the principle that you can't pour from an empty cup. We’re committed to treating our staff well and doing the right thing by the people we serve. When you work with us, you’re part of a supportive, professional, and highly regarded team that prioritises your needs and career aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting with personal care and manual handling

• Preparing meals and supporting routines

• Enabling independence and helping her enjoy her interests

• Medication administration

• Assisting with household tasks as needed

What We’re Looking For

• An experienced and confident Care Assistant

• Experience supporting adults with physical disabilities

• Experience in supporting someone with MS would be very helpful, but not essential

The ideal candidate would be confident, resilient and personable. You'll be an experienced and confident Care Assistant, competent with manual handling. Full training and support relating to MS and other aspects of care plan will be provided.

What You'll Need

• Good References (covering at least 3 years)

• You must be a car driver

• Reliability and good communication

• Right to to work in the UK (We do not offer Work Visa)

While there are lots of work opportunities within Ocean Healthcare, the terms detailed in this job advert are specific ONLY to this package of care. Permanent and bank contracts available. You can work full or part time.

Ready to Apply?

We look forward to speaking with you! Click 'APPLY' below to get started.

#INDCC127