Personal Care Assistant for a lady 17 hr/wk@ £14.80/hr in NE5 - FTE - £28.9k - NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE - NE5
Job Reference (281fc1ad)
Temporary Position for 8 weeks to cover sick leave.
Hours of work:
Evenings 16:00 – 21:00, 5 hour shifts week days to be agreed.
Weekends 09:00 – 21:00, 12 hour day shifts either Saturday or Sunday to be agreed.
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Rate of pay:
Hourly Rate £14.80
Driver essential with a clean UK driving licence.
I am a bubbly, outgoing independent young woman who has Cerebral Palsy and I am a full time wheelchair user.
I need assistance with all aspects of daily life and I am looking for reliable, enthusiastic and proactive Support Workers to help me live as independently as possible.
I am non-verbal, however I use body language and eye movements and can communicate effectively once you get to know me, I am learning how to use a VOCA and use a Look 2 Talk book with symbols.
Your role is to support me to maximise my independence, both at home and in the community.
At home I enjoy, baking, cooking, arts & crafts etc.
On weekends and bank holidays I love to go out and attend day time raves/disco’s, bowling, theatre, museums, outdoor spaces to name but a few and of course shopping!
There are domestic duties including meal preparation, cleaning, laundry etc.
I need assistance and support with medication, meals, I eat orally but also am fed via PEG, drinking, all aspects of personal care, I use hoist daily and I use both manual and power chairs.
I am looking for someone who is honest, reliable, punctual, caring, enthusiastic, willing to learn, a good communicator with a positive outlook, understands equality and diversity and a good sense of humour.
I am currently offering a temporary position (8 weeks) to cover sick leave however for the right person I may be able to offer a permanent role, subject to satisfactory completion of a probationary period.
You will join my established team of nine Support Workers and will always work alongside another team member on a 2:1 basis.
Knowledge or experience of supporting someone with cerebral palsy or providing PEG care would be an advantage, but it is not essential, as I will ensure that full training is provided.
There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4.
I will request references, and any appointment will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks.
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
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Can drive a motability equipped car
Medical
Safe Administration of Medication
Continence Care
Epilepsy Awareness
PEG Feeding
Schedule, Pay & Hours
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep