Personal Care Assistant for a Smiley One-Year-Old Boy with Complex Medical Needs - Cramlington - NE23
Job Reference (29df9516)
A loving family in Cramlington is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to support their happy one-year-old son, who enjoys play, interaction and spending time with those around him. This is an opportunity to become an important part of a dedicated support team, helping him remain safe, comfortable and well cared for within his family home.
The family are looking for someone who can build a positive relationship with their son, engage him in age-appropriate play and activities, and support him with his daily routines. You will work closely with his parents to meet his complex healthcare needs while helping him enjoy family life and childhood experiences.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing support and supervision within the family home
- Administering feeds and medication via NJ tube (subject to change following PEGJ surgery)
- Supporting personal care needs, including nappy changes and bath time routines
- Carrying out suctioning via tracheostomy, mouth and nose as required
- Supporting safe handling and transfers
- Engaging in play, interaction and sensory activities appropriate to his age
- Monitoring his wellbeing and communicating effectively with parents regarding his care and support
We are looking for someone who is:
- Caring, patient and reliable
- Confident working independently while following care routines
- Friendly, sociable and able to build a positive rapport with a young child and his family
- Comfortable supporting with personal care and bath time
- Keen to learn and undertake specialist training
Experience supporting children with complex medical needs, tracheostomy care, enteral feeding or medication administration would be beneficial, although full specialist training will be provided for the right candidate.
Hours
- Sunday to Thursday
- 3.00pm to 8.00pm
- 25 hours per week
Essential Requirements
- Enhanced DBS check for the Child Workforce (funded if required)
- Full UK driving licence
- Willingness and ability to drive a mobility vehicle if required
- Ability to safely support a growing child with moving and handling tasks
- Commitment to undertaking specialist training
This is a unique opportunity to make a genuine difference to a young child's life while providing valuable support to his family. If you are compassionate, dependable and committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care, we would love to hear from you.
Services
Personal Care
Social + Leisure activities
Training
Essential PA Guide
Safeguarding Adults/Children
Moving & Handling
First Aid
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Own personal car
Can drive a motability equipped car
Medical
Safe Administration of Medication
Continence Care
Suction (Nasal/Oral)
PEG Feeding
Schedule, Pay & Hours
Time
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Tue
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Fri
Sat
Sun
ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep