Compassionate Personal Assistant for Youth Support (Part-Time)

Disability North; Hexham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Disability North in Hexham is seeking a caring Personal Assistant to support a young girl in a shared role with an existing worker. The role involves weekend sessions (4 hours twice a month) and school holiday hours (5 hours per week during 13 weeks).

Support includes personal care, moving and handling, medication administration, and ensuring safe, respectful companionship on activities around Hexham. A driver is not essential if local, and successful candidates must have permission to work in

Qualifications

• Care experience with children or young people is preferred.
• Patient, attentive approach and respect for pace.
• Will ing to follow agreed care arrangements and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to keep her clean and dry.
• Assist with moving and handling.
• Safely administer medications as prescribed.
• Support participation in social activities and outings in Hexham.

Skills

Personal care

Moving and handling

Safeguarding

Medication administration

Job description

Disability North in Hexham is seeking a caring Personal Assistant to support a young girl in a shared role with an existing worker. The role involves weekend sessions (4 hours twice a month) and school holiday hours (5 hours per week during 13 weeks).

Support includes personal care, moving and handling, medication administration, and ensuring safe, respectful companionship on activities around Hexham. A driver is not essential if local, and successful candidates must have permission to work in