Personal Care Assistant for a lady P/T £16.88/hr in Whitley bay - FTE - £32.9k Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 665f70e9 Seaton Delaval To provide on-going support in the home for a young lady and understanding Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, and a Learning Disability Main Duties: To have an understanding and/or experience in supporting people with Spastic Quadriplegia, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, a visual impairment, and a learning disability. You will be required to provide 1:1 and 2:1 support with personal care, feeding, washing, and dressing. You will be required to have some understanding of moving and handling, transfers using equipment and hoists, although full training will be provided. Administering of medication including emergency Epilepsy medication as required and full training will be provided. Hours: 12 hours per week including weekends and to have a flexible approach to cover shifts as and when required. You will be required to support with 1, 2, or, on occasion, 3 calls per day, 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: · Preferably have some experience at supporting with disabilities, although not necessary and full training will be provided. · Have a genuine interest in supporting adults with complex needs. · Be flexible, patient, punctual and reliable. · Respect confidentiality and understand your role in relation to this. Please note; Dogs are part of the household. They 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. Key Responsibilities Services Meal Preparation Personal Care Domestic Care Support to remain independent Training Essential PA Guide Safeguarding Adults/Children Moving & Handling Transportation Full UK driving license Own personal car Medical Safe Administration of Medication Continence Care Epilepsy Awareness PEG Feeding Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com