Personal Care Assistant for a young adult 25 to 37 hr/wk £15.23 to £16.28hr in Wylam
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 18 Ebrill 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 18 Mai 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | WYLAM, NE41 |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | UKCIL |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | f58017fe |
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Personal Care Assistant for a young adult 25 to 37 hr/wk@ £15.23 to £16.28hr in Wylam
Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: f58017fe
We are based in Wylam, Northumberland NE41, which is a 20-minute drive from Newcastle and has good rail/bus links We’re looking for a caring, compassionate and committed Personal Assistant (female). It's an amazing opportunity to join our small and friendly team for a 24-year-old lady with a severe learning disability and additional health needs. We work flexibly and can accommodate shifts to suit a good work-life balance.
About Me: I am a delightful young lady who likes to go swimming, going on trips, out for walks, loves music, dancing, looking at books and jigsaws. Every Saturday I go to a gym for people with additional needs and a club for young adults with additional needs called WeCan. I communicate non-verbally using gestures, facial expressions, a VOCA (Voice Output Communication Aid), and symbols.
Due to my physical disabilities, I require full support with personal care, feeding and mobility. I attend college Mondays, Thursdays and Friday and an activity Centre with care staff on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. I have 24/7 care with dedicated day shift staff who assist me to have the best time with my different clubs and activities, and overnight care staff who enable me to have the best night’s sleep by providing proactive support at all times.
Hours Breakdown: Hours of work: 25-37 hours per week Flexible, based on a 24/7 rota Shift patterns are: Weekdays- Monday - Friday 4pm-8pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 9.00am-4pm Weekend Day shifts- 9.00-6.00pm Night Shift- 8pm-8.30am weekdays, 6pm-9am Saturday and Sunday
Alternative weekends Knowledge and qualifications
● Experience of working with people with additional communication needs is preferred but not essential
● You should be trained to NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or have equivalent experience)
● You must be physically fit and active
● Motivated and have a positive can-do attitude
● Strong communication skills
● Caring, trustworthy & respectful
● Possess a genuine commitment to the role
● Great at working as part of a team and also working on your own initiative
Key Responsibilities
Services
- Meal Preparation
- Personal Care
- Domestic Care
- Social + Leisure activities
- Support to remain independent
Training
- Essential PA Guide
- Safeguarding Adults/Children
- Moving & Handling
- Understanding challenging behaviour
- Food Hygiene
- First Aid
- Hand hygiene
Transportation
- Full UK driving license
- Own personal car
Medical
- Safe Administration of Medication
- Continence Care
- Epilepsy Awareness
- PEG Feeding
Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com