Care Assistant for a young woman £13.74/hr in Prudhoe - FTE - £26.8k

UKCIL; Prudhoe; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

A care services provider is seeking a Care Assistant in Prudhoe to support a young woman with disabilities. The role involves providing personal care, enabling independence, and assisting in social activities. Candidates should have a positive personality and good team skills. Training is provided, and drivers are preferred. This position offers up to 42 hours per week with a pay rate of £13.74 per hour for daytime shifts.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday per year

Training provided

Mobility car available

Qualifications

• Experience preferred but not essential; training will be provided.
• Drivers preferred but not essential; a mobility car is available for social use.
• Comfortable working in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support with enabling independence.
• Assist with activities and hobbies.
• Ensure safety during outings.

Skills

Positive personality

Good communication skills

Empathy

Job description

Care Assistant for a young woman @ £13.74/hr in Prudhoe - FTE - £26.8k

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 7cd383a0

We are currently looking to recruit a team of Support Workers to provide support for a 28-year-old female who lives in her own home. This young lady is diagnosed with Moderate learning difficulties, Autism, A.D.H.D. and Hypotonia.

The purpose of your role will be to enable her to live in her own home and continue to have independence.

This young lady requires a staff team of 8 people, male/female, with 2 staff at all times covering 12‑hour shifts including nights. These shifts can be adjusted if needed depending on the applicant.

We require carers who have a positive, outgoing personality with a good sense of humour, are fit and have good general health, as she enjoys walking, swimming and trampolining. Her favourite activity is shopping, which is scheduled once or twice a week to avoid overstimulation.

She can be complex and have challenging behaviour, so we are looking for empathetic carers who understand her needs.

Experience is preferred but not essential; training will be provided.

As you will be working as part of a staff team you will need to be comfortable working with others, have good communication skills, and be able to work as a team.

Drivers are preferred but not essential; a mobility car is available for social and domestic use on her behalf.

In addition to a high standard of personal care, you will be required to carry out domestic duties within the household where necessary.

Hours: 2:1 support to cover 12‑hour shifts including nights. Please state on your application the hours you are able to support. Hours will be discussed further at interview. Up to 42 hours per week available.

Main Duties

• Support with enabling independence
• Assist with taking part in activities and pursuing hobbies and interests
• Ensure safety when out and about

Rate of Pay

£13.74 per hour for daytime hours. £12.21 per hour for sleep‑ins. Holidays are 5.6 weeks per year, pro‑rated.

Person Specification

• Ideally have experience working as a support worker with children or adults, especially with autism, learning disabilities or ADHD
• Have a positive understanding towards people with disabilities
• Have a genuine interest in working within social care
• Have a high degree of initiative
• Be punctual and reliable
• Be flexible
• Have a happy, positive and caring nature
• Respect confidentiality

An Enhanced DBS Check is required; cost to be met by employer.

Key Responsibilities

Services

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

Training

• Essential PA Guide
• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Moving & Handling
• Understanding challenging behaviour
• First Aid
• Hand hygiene
• Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

• Can drive a motability equipped car

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com