Care Assistant for 32yo man with Duchenne MD F/T@ £14.32/hr in LS8 - FTE - £27.9k

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support a 32-year-old man with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. This role involves providing personal care, assisting with mobility, and ensuring safe medication administration. As a Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in enhancing the client's quality of life, helping with daily activities, and facilitating social engagements. With flexible shifts available, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in someone's life while receiving comprehensive training. If you are passionate about care and have a valid UK driving licence, this role could be perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence to assist with transportation.
• Training will be provided for personal care and medical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist a 32-year-old man with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy with personal care.
• Support with basic movements and transportation to activities.

Skills

UK driving licence

Safe administration of medication

Suction (nasal/oral)

PEG feeding

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Care Assistant for 32yo man with Duchenne MD F/T@ £14.32/hr in LS8 - FTE - £27.9k, Leeds

Client: UKCIL

Location: Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: d4b00b42d721

Job Views: 6

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Reference: 19cbabc5

PA for a 32-year-old man with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in LS8.

Rate: £14.32 per hour

Requirements: Must have UK driving licence.

Shifts available:

• 11-hour waking night shift on Saturday (12 midnight to 11 am)
• 11-hour day shift on Sunday (1 pm to 12 midnight)
• 11-hour waking night shift on Wednesday (12 midnight to 11 am)
• 11-hour day shift on Thursday (1 pm to 12 midnight)

About the client: The client, Ben, uses a wheelchair full-time and requires assistance with basic movements, personal care, hoisting from chair and bed, ventilator use, and PEG feeding (nil-by-mouth). Training will be provided. Interests include attending football matches, cinema, music, and comedy gigs, so a driver’s license is essential for transportation to these activities.

Services:

• Personal Care
• Domestic Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Training provided:

• Essential PA Guide
• Moving & Handling

Transportation requirements:

• Full UK driving license
• Ability to drive a motability-equipped car

Medical skills required:

• Safe administration of medication
• Suction (nasal/oral)
• PEG feeding

Schedule and pay:

Weekly hours: 44.0
Pay/hr: £14.32
Weekly pay: [calculate based on hours]