Personal Care Assistant for a person P/T @ £13.09/hr in Blyth - FTE - £25.5k - Blyth - NE24
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 of his diagnosis, he has young onset dementia impacting all aspects of his daily life and epilepsy.
The ideal applicant will:
* Be willing to support with all daily living tasks including personal care, toileting, and feeding support.
* Be experienced supporting individuals both mentally and physically. Informal experience is considered.
* Be able to build a relationship with the client through encouragement, engagement, and communication.
* Support him to care for his daughter when his wife is at work.
* Work alongside the gentleman’s family and team of care workers to meet his needs and access appropriate activities. He is 2:1 support, and you must be physically able to manage the demands of the role.
The gentleman enjoys:
* Football, especially Newcastle United.
He is a laid-back, calm gentleman with a fab sense of humour. Somebody with a similar demeanor would be preferred.
Rate of Pay: £13.09 per hour
Hours Breakdown:
Shifts available:
* Monday - Friday AM 7am-8am (1 hour each day) - optional
* Wednesday 12pm-9pm
* Sunday 7am-9pm
Shifts can be split and worked between multiple carers
* Holiday and Sickness cover – ad hoc as required
* Holiday pay is accrued at 5.6 weeks pro rata per year
* Expenses and mileage will be paid in agreement with the employer
An enhanced disclosure and barring certificate for adults and children will be required. Full cost will be met by the employer.
All training as appropriate will be provided via on-the-job, online, and face-to-face training. The successful applicant will have access to the local authority learning together portals for all appropriate training.
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