Pallitive Care Assistants (cover maternity leave) for a gentleman - £14.67/hr in Blyth - Blyth - NE24
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Care Assistants – Blyth Area
We are looking for a kind, caring and committed Care Assistant to support a 53-year-old gentleman in the Blyth area to remain independent at home.
The gentleman lives with his wife and 11‑year‑old daughter. He also has three grown-up children.
He has a diagnosis of Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), a rare inherited disorder affecting the brain, causing a progressive loss of physical and mental skills. As a result, he has young onset dementia impacting all aspects of his daily life, along with epilepsy.
About the Role
This is now a 24/7 care package, and we are specifically recruiting for maternity cover for the following shifts:
- Monday: 8:00am – 9:00pm
- Tuesday: 8:00am – 9:00pm
- Wednesday: 8:00am – 9:00pm
- Thursday: 7:00am – 9:00pm
Additional hours may be available, including overnight shifts, which can be discussed at interview.
Key Responsibilities
The successful applicant will:
- Support with all aspects of daily living, including personal care, toileting, and feeding
- Administer medication
- Support with moving and handling
- Build a positive relationship through encouragement, engagement, and communication
- Support him in caring for his daughter when his wife is at work
- Work alongside his family and wider care team to meet his needs and access appropriate activities
About You
The ideal applicant will:
- Be caring, reliable, and committed
- Have experience supporting individuals with complex physical and mental health needs (informal experience considered)
- Be confident with medication administration and moving & handling (training provided if required)
- Have a calm, patient nature with a good sense of humour
About the Gentleman
He enjoys:
- Being outdoors, walking, and visiting the beach
- Football, especially Newcastle United
He is a laid-back, calm gentleman with a fantastic sense of humour. Someone with a similar demeanour would be preferred.
Rate of Pay & Benefits
- £14.67 per hour
- Holiday pay accrued at 5.6 weeks pro rata per year
- Mileage and expenses paid (as agreed with employer)
- Full training provided (on-the-job, online, and face-to-face)
- Access to local authority training portals
Additional Information
- An enhanced DBS check for adults and children is required (cost covered by the employer)
Services
Meal Preparation
Personal Care
Domestic Care
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Training
Essential PA Guide
Safeguarding Adults/Children
Moving & Handling
Food Hygiene
Dementia care
Medical
Safe Administration of Medication
Continence Care
Epilepsy Awareness
Schedule, Pay & Hours
Time
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Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep