Personal Care Assistant for a lady P/T @ £16.88/hr in Whitley Bay - FTE - £32.9k - Whitley Bay - NE25
To provide ongoing support in the home for a young lady with Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, and a Learning Disability.
Main Duties:
1. Understand and/or have experience in supporting people with Spastic Quadriplegia, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, a visual impairment, and a learning disability.
2. Provide 1:1 and 2:1 support with personal care, feeding, washing, and dressing.
3. Have some understanding of moving and handling, transfers using equipment and hoists (full training will be provided).
4. Administer medication including emergency Epilepsy medication as required (full training will be provided).
Hours:
12 hours per week including weekends with a flexible approach to cover shifts as required. Support with 1, 2, or occasionally 3 calls per day, during mornings, teatime, and evenings. You will be working as part of a very small team.
Rates of Pay:
£16.41 per hour, holiday is 5.6 weeks pro rata.
Person Specification:
1. Preferably have some experience supporting individuals with disabilities (not necessary as full training will be provided).
2. Have a genuine interest in supporting adults with complex needs.
3. Be flexible, patient, punctual, and reliable.
4. Respect confidentiality and understand your role in relation to this.
Please note: Dogs are part of the household and are very friendly.
An enhanced DBS check will be carried out for this post, and the cost will be met by Northumberland County Council. References will be requested upon a successful interview.
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