PA/Personal Care Assistant

Centre for Independent Living NI; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local support organization in Newtownabbey is seeking a compassionate personal carer for a young lady with a learning disability. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities and engaging in hobbies like music and arts and crafts. The ideal candidate will have experience in similar roles and be able to handle occasional challenges with care. This position promises to be rewarding for the right caregiver.

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults with a learning disability.
• Ability to engage fully in a person's active life.
• Demonstrate support during challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Help with showering, dressing, and hair styling.
• Engage in music, film, and arts and crafts.
• Accompany on shopping trips and outings.

Skills

Experience working with adults with a learning disability

Understanding and willingness to engage

Compassionate character

Job description

Personal carer required to provide essential support to a young lady (20 years) with a learning disability who is incredibly sociable and outgoing. She loves engaging with people and enjoys a wide range of activities.

Responsibilities

• Help with showering, dressing, and hair styling.
• Engaging in her favourite hobbies: music, film, and arts and crafts.
• Accompanying her on shopping trips, especially for toys.
• Other outings especially taking and collecting her from Day Opportunities.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience working with adults with a learning disability.
• Understanding and willing to engage fully with all aspects of this young ladies very active life even when challenged.
• Be able to demonstrate consideration and support when dealing with occasional challenging behaviour.

Further Information

This will be a very rewarding post for a compassionate and experienced personal carer who can foster independence and bring joy to someone's life.