Female Personal Assistant - NAHNCL

Disability North; Blucher; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A care support organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a compassionate individual to provide personal care and daily living support for a child with physical disabilities. Responsibilities include assisting with toileting, eating, and engaging in social activities. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children and be physically fit to assist. A positive attitude and attention to detail are essential. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in a child's life.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with physical disabilities is essential.
• Physically fit to safely assist with lifting and handling.
• Must be able to navigate public transport with a wheelchair.

Responsibilities

• Assist with toileting, hand washing, and eating.
• Support participation in social activities and community access.
• Engage in simple food recipes and baking activities.

Skills

Experience working with children with physical disabilities

Ability to follow instructions

Physically fit for lifting a wheelchair

Compassionate and positive attitude

Job description

Personal Care Support

• Assistance with toileting & hand washing.
• Support with eating.
• Support with dressing.

Daily Living Support

• Assistance with social activities and accessing the community.
• Assistance to engage with baking and some simple food recipes.
• Places I enjoy include: trips to Newcastle to go to Primark and M&S, Beamish, trampoline venues, the beach in the warmer months, parks, cinema and I would like to go swimming in the future.

A driver would be advantageous but not essential, you must be able to navigate the public transport systems with a wheelchair.

Full, clean UK driving licence is essential if you are a driver.

Who You Are

"They say I am \"Sassy\" and a Diva, but I disagree. I am full of inquisitiveness and love to learn about lots of different things. I am a natural chatterbox and a happy little girl."

• Physically fit - able to safely lift and handle a wheelchair and keep me safe.
• Able to follow instructions carefully and work with sensitivity.
• Respectful of boundaries and personal space.
• You must have experience working with children with physical Disabilities.
• Bubbly, happy, and outgoing.
• Naturally upbeat, positive, and compassionate.
• Good at taking the initiative but also comfortable being guided from my parents or myself.
• Responsible with strong attention to detail and vigilant always.
• At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.