Care assistant for a person P/T £13.25/hour in Harrogate

UKCIL; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A care support service in Harrogate is looking for a part-time care assistant to support a young man with Downs Syndrome. The role offers flexible shifts, including weekday mornings and evenings, accommodating a dynamic lifestyle. Responsibilities include meal preparation, domestic care, and assisting with social activities. This rewarding position offers an hourly wage of £13.25 and the opportunity to make a positive impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in meal preparation and domestic care.
• Ability to support clients in social and leisure activities.
• Knowledge of safe administration of medication.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare and cook meals.
• Supervise cleaning and laundry tasks.
• Support the client to remain independent.

Skills

Meal Preparation

Domestic Care

Social and Leisure Activities

Safe Administration of Medication

Job description

Care assistant for a person P/T @ £13.25/hour in Harrogate

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: c10ce54a

A really nice rewarding job working part-time as a member of a team of personal assistants supporting a young man (mid 30s) with Downs Syndrome.
Weekday shifts are generally 7-10am and 3-9pm but can be very flexible within the team. Evening shifts can be split to suit individual PAs. Weekend shift timings are slightly different and flexible.
The client lives independently , is active and involved in activities every day of the week and some weekends. He has a very active lifestyle and needs PAs to help him access interests and services.
He has no challenging behavioural issues and no major medical problems.
Typical duties will include helping to prepare and cook meals, supervise cleaning, getting to places on time, laundry tasks.
His interests are all sports especially football, art, cinema, theatre and gym.

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Meal Preparation
• Domestic Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Training

• Essential PA Guide
• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Food Hygiene
• First Aid
• Hand hygiene

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com