Personal Care Assistant for a young adult 25 to 37 hr/wk@ £15.23 to £16.28hr in Wylam - WYLAM - NE41

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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

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

Schedule, Pay & Hours

Time

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

Mor

Aft

Eve

ONA

ONS

ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep

Hour/Week

25.0

Pay/hr

£15.23

Weekly Actual

£381

Monthly Actual

£1,650

Annual Actual

£19,799

Annual FTE

£31,678

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Personal Care Assistant for a young adult 25 to 37 hr/wk@ £15.23 to £16.28hr in Wylam - WYLAM - NE41

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