Personal Assistant – 2014214

Disability North; Whitburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care provider in Whitburn seeks a dedicated carer for a gentleman with cerebral palsy. The role involves providing personal care and assisting with exercises while ensuring safety during outings. The ideal candidate must have a valid driving license and live nearby. The position requires effective communication skills, with tasks arranged mutually to fit both parties. A DBS check will be necessary, and the new hire must have permission to work in the U.K.

Qualifications

• Experience in caregiving for individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• Capability to provide personal care including grooming and hygiene.
• Ability to ensure safety during outdoor activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care tasks such as shaving and foot care.
• Support the patient during outings and help with stability when walking.
• Communicate effectively with the patient to understand their needs.

Skills

Personal care assistance

Communication skills

Driving

Job description

Hours: 12 hours per week

Rate of Pay: £12.90 per hour

Area: Whitburn, South Tyneside

Car driver essential

I am looking for a personable carer for my son who is 38 years old and suffers from cerebral palsy. He is a good communicator with a great sense of humour and is passionate about football and loves to participate with friends playing pool and dominoes. Has regular exercises to do at home to help strengthen and maintain muscle health. He needs to be warm at all times and cannot be outside in very windy weather, needing someone to link arms with to keep his stability when out walking, as likes to go walking along the piers locally.

Some personal care will be required e.g. general hand and foot care, shaving and being assisted to the barber’s at least once every 6 weeks. Someone who drives is essential, ideally who lives close to Whitburn.

Hours to be arranged mutually with both parties.

The successful applicant will require a DBS check and be able to get on well with Roger who is our rescue cat.

Ref No: 2014214CR

Closing date: This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.