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 prominent care service provider in Harrogate is seeking a part-time Care Assistant to support a young man with Downs Syndrome. This rewarding role involves meal preparation, domestic care, and facilitating social activities. Flexibility in hours is essential, with shifts available on weekdays and weekends. Ideal candidates will have a caring attitude and prior experience in personal assistance. The position offers a competitive rate of £13.25 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal assistance is preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a caring attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and cooking.
• Supervise cleaning and laundry tasks.
• Help the client access sports, art, and other activities.

Skills

Meal Preparation

Domestic Care

Social + Leisure activities

First Aid

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