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 55-year-old gentleman in the Blyth area. He's palliative end of life and his wish is to receive his care at home with his family.
The gentleman lives with his wife and 13‑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 and he is steroid dependent.
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
The maternity cover is likely to commence October time, maybe earlier depending on situation.
Additional hours may be available, including overnight shifts starting 9:00pm until 7:00am, which can be discussed at interview.
Key Responsibilities
The successful applicant will:
- The gentleman does not have anything orally, he does enjoy mouth care with swabs which is very important.
- He has a peg fitted and has feed and all medication administered this way.
- He requires full-time care, you will be expected to carryout all personal duties such wash, dress, shave etc.
- He is fully incontinent, so cleanliness and skin integrity is very important.
- Administer medication
- Support with moving and handling is essential aspect of his day, he cannot control/move his own body. He uses a ceiling hoist, has a adapted bed and chair that he uses. Also an electric wheelchair which is carer controlled.
- Build a positive relationship through encouragement, engagement, and communication. He is non verbal but he listens to sounds and finds this comforting.
- 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 when feeling up to it, loves listening to the birds in the garden and the trees rustling. The beach is another familiar place for him. People watching he enjoys, the change in voices, shape, colours.
- Football, especially Newcastle United.
- He enjoys listening to music.
- He engages well with television/movies.
- Loves being included in conversations.
He is a calm gentleman, is very settled. 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
First Aid
Hand hygiene
Dementia care
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Own personal car
Can drive a motability equipped car
Medical
Safe Administration of Medication
Continence Care
Epilepsy Awareness
PEG Feeding
Schedule, Pay & Hours
Time
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep