Female Personal Assistant (Bank/Weekend Support Worker) in Cramlington £14.96 per hour

UKCIL Ltd.; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

UKCIL Ltd. in Cramlington seeks a Female Personal Assistant to provide bank/weekend support for a wheelchair user. The role pays £14.96 per hour and involves helping with personal care, meals, medications, and attending work, volunteering, and social activities to promote independence.

Training is provided. A full UK manual driving licence and the ability to drive a WAV are essential. Applicants from neurodivergent backgrounds are encouraged to apply, and comfort around animals is required.

Qualifications

• Female applicant only due to personal care needs.
• Driver with a full UK manual driving licence.
• Own vehicle is required.
• Able to drive a manual wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV).
• Reliable, trustworthy and committed to person-centred support.
• Comfortable around dogs and rabbits.

Responsibilities

• Personal care
• Meal preparation
• Domestic care
• Social and leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Skills

Driver's license

Own vehicle

WAV driving

Job description

Female Personal Assistant (Bank/Weekend Support Worker) in Cramlington £14.96 per hour

Hello! I am an autistic woman and wheelchair user looking for a friendly, reliable and understanding Personal Assistant to join my small support team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support me to live independently, maintain my job and volunteering roles, and enjoy the activities that are important to me. I'm a creative person and enjoy spending my free time crocheting, building Lego, completing jigsaw puzzles, colouring, drawing and reading. I share my home with my assistance dog and two rabbits, so you'll need to be comfortable around animals. I am looking for someone who is patient, respectful and easy to talk to. The right person will understand that everyone communicates differently and will support me in a way that promotes my independence, choice and wellbeing. Previous experience of supporting autistic adults would be helpful, but it is not essential. I welcome applications from people who are neurodivergent themselves, as well as those who are keen to learn and build a positive working relationship.

What the role involves

• Personal care
• Meal preparation
• Medication support
• Support with my PEJ feeding tube and suprapubic catheter (training provided)
• Household tasks and maintaining my home
• Attending work, volunteering, appointments and social activities
• Supporting me to remain independent and achieve my goals

Hours

• At least one 12-hour shift per week
• Shifts are usually 9.00am to 9.00pm
• Additional hours may be available to cover annual leave and sickness
• Flexibility is appreciated as occasional appointments or work commitments may require changes to usual hours

Essential Requirements

• Female applicant only due to personal care needs
• Driver with a full UK manual driving licence
• Own vehicle required
• Able to drive a manual wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV)
• Reliable, trustworthy and committed to providing person-centred support
• Comfortable working around dogs and rabbits, as allergies would make the role unsuitable

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
• Food Hygiene
• First Aid
• Hand hygiene
• Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Can drive a motability equipped car

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication
• Continence Care
• PEG Feeding