Care Assistant for a 34 year old disabled man in DH1 area 15 hpw £13.00 per hour

UKCIL; North East; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care agency is looking for a Care Assistant to support a 34-year-old man with disabilities in the DH1 area. The position offers 15 hours of work per week at £13.00 per hour. Responsibilities include personal care, domestic tasks, and facilitating social activities. A full clean driving licence is mandatory, and successful candidates must complete an Enhanced DBS check. Training will be provided, and a friendly disposition with interests in sports is preferred.

Qualifications

• Full clean driving licence required.
• Must be friendly and easy-going.
• Interest in sports is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care.
• Provide domestic care and support.
• Facilitate social and leisure activities.
• Ensure safe administration of medication.

Job description

Care Assistant for a 34 year old disabled man in DH1 area 15 hpw £13.00 per hour

I am a 34 year old disabled man with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and a full-time wheelchair user living in the Carrville area of Durham. I am looking for an additional Support Worker/Personal Assistant to add to my existing team. The work is for 15 hours per week. I live independently and require help with personal care, dressing, some light physio work and household work and administering of medication. I use a feeding peg daily and also use a ventilator.

I am friendly and easy-going with a wide range of interests including sport, cinema, watching TV, history, cookery, visiting new places and going for coffees. I also enjoy regular poker nights at the casino or with friends at home. I take part in the sport of Boccia which is a form of bowls for people with a disability and I run my own club in Durham City. I am very interested in watching all sports, so a person with similar sporting likes would be an advantage. I have my own wheelchair-adapted vehicle so a full clean driving licence is required.

If you are interested please message me for further details and to arrange a visit to discuss the role including the rate of pay, training and the paperwork requirements through the local authority. Full training will be given for the post as stated above. It is important to me to enjoy the right person with similar interests as myself.

Successful applicant will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check, paid for by the employer, prior to commencing work.

Key Responsibilities

Services

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

Transportation

• Full UK driving licence

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com