Dementia Care Assistant for a person P/T £12.21/hr in Yarm - FTE - £23.8k

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Yarm; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care service in Yarm is seeking a Part-Time Dementia Care Assistant at £12.21 per hour. The role involves supporting an older gentleman living independently at home. Responsibilities include assisting with community access, light DIY tasks, and providing companionship. A valid UK driving license and personal transport are essential. An enhanced DBS check will be required, covered by the employer.

Qualifications

• Experience with dementia care is preferred but not essential.
• Driver with own transport is required.
• Enhanced DBS check will be required.

Responsibilities

• Support with accessing the community, such as shopping.
• Support with light DIY jobs around the home.
• Provide companionship.

Skills

Understanding of dementia

Companionship skills

Basic DIY skills

Job description

Dementia Care Assistant for a person P/T@ £12.21/hr in Yarm - FTE - £23.8k

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 65d76779

Personal Assistant – 4 hours per week – Yarm area
Hourly Rate = £12.21
We are looking to recruit a positive, active person to support an older gent living in the Yarm area

You will be joining an existing team of personal assistants, supporting this gent to remain independent in the family home.

Our client has a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, so an understanding of dementia and mental health would be preferred, but not essential.

Duties to include :
- Support with accessing the community, such as shopping- Support with light DIY jobs around the home- Companionship

Day of work to be either a Monday or a Friday – this will be discussed and agreed at interview

Driver, with own transport essential

An Enhanced DBS check will be required, however the cost of the check will be paid by the employer

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Training

• Essential PA Guide
• Moving & Handling
• First Aid
• Hand hygiene
• Dementia care

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com