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Personal Care Assistant for a teenage girl 20 hr/wk@ £15.04/hr in Hexham - FTE - £29.3k, Hexham
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Client:
UKCIL
Location:
Hexham, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
8
Posted:
26.04.2025
Expiry Date:
10.06.2025
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Job Description:
Job Reference
We are currently looking for Support Workers/enablers to work for a 16-year-old girl to provide care at home as well as support accessing the local community with leisure activities.
The role could be suitable for one person or as a job share. It is ideal for someone wishing to fit work around other commitments.
Hours: 20 hours per week, broken down as follows:
* Monday – Friday 7.00 – 8.30am; and 7.00-8.30pm
* Saturday & Sunday 9.00-10.30am; and 7.00-8.00pm
Evening times are flexible and can be arranged with the employer. During school holidays, hours can be more flexible.
Role Responsibilities:
I am a full-time powered wheelchair user with a neuro-muscular condition, unable to stand or walk, with limited arm strength. I enjoy reading, writing poetry, singing, musical theatre, movies, shopping, and meeting friends.
I need help with personal care including showering, dressing, and toileting, using mobility aids and hoists. Full training on hoisting will be provided.
Transport: The area is well served by buses and trains. A driving license is useful but not essential.
You Must:
* Relate well to teenagers and enjoy a good laugh
* Understand disabilities and have a positive, caring nature
* Be proactive, able to improvise and solve problems
* Respect confidentiality
* Be punctual, reliable, and never leave the client unsupervised
* Be flexible when needed
Pay Rate: £15.04 per hour
Additional: An enhanced DBS disclosure is required, with costs met by the employer.
Services:
* Personal Care
* Social & Leisure activities
* Support to remain independent
Training:
* Essential PA Guide
* Safeguarding Adults/Children
* Moving & Handling
* First Aid
Schedule, Pay & Hours:
Weekly hours: 20; Pay: £15.04/hr; Schedule includes mornings, afternoons, evenings, and overnight shifts. Exact hours and schedule are flexible to accommodate both client needs and worker availability.
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