Care Assistant for a young boy P/T@ £13.09/hr in Morpeth - FTE - £25.5k

UKCIL; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a part-time Care Assistant for a 10-year-old boy with Extreme Short Bowel Syndrome in Morpeth. This role involves supporting the child with TPN administration and engaging him in community and home activities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate flexibility, punctuality, and an understanding of children with complex needs. Comprehensive training will be provided.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme after 6 weeks

Qualifications

• Experience and understanding of children with disabilities.
• Full driving license for personal and business use.
• Flexibility and a positive caring attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN).
• Engage in community activities and play.
• Provide personal care and support.

Skills

Experience with disabilities

Punctuality

Reliability

Positive attitude

Education

Medical training in PEG Feeding

Safeguarding Adults/Children training

Job description

Job Title: Care Assistant for a young boy P/T @ £13.09/hr in Morpeth - FTE - £25.5k, Morpeth

Client:

UKCIL

Location:

Morpeth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

Support Worker for a 10-year-old boy with Extreme Short Bowel Syndrome

We are seeking a Support Worker to assist a 10-year-old boy diagnosed with Extreme Short Bowel Syndrome who requires Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), an intravenous nutritional feeding. The role involves enabling the child to access age-appropriate leisure activities in the community, supporting outdoor activities with caution due to fatigue, and engaging in crafts, board games, and play with action figures at home.

The successful candidate must be calm in stressful situations and capable of providing personal care. Full training for TPN administration will be provided.

Hours: 4 hours per week with some flexibility. Rate of pay: £13.09/hour. Holiday entitlement is 5.6 weeks/year pro-rata. Out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed.

Benefits: ILG PA Employee Assistance Programme, purchased after 6 weeks of employment.

Person Specification:

• Experience and understanding of children with disabilities
• Interest in working with children with complex needs
• High initiative, punctuality, reliability
• Flexibility, positive and caring attitude
• Respect for confidentiality
• Full, clean driving license for personal and business use
• Enhanced DBS check (cost covered by employer)

Additional Requirements:

• Safeguarding Adults/Children training
• Full UK driving license and own car
• Medical training in PEG Feeding

Schedule, Pay & Hours:

Day	Time	Hours
Monday	Morning/Afternoon/Evening	4.0

Weekly pay: £52, Monthly and Annual figures depend on schedule.