Personal Assistant/Carer D681

North Yorkshire Centre for Independent Living; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care service is seeking a part-time PA/Carer to support a teenage boy with complex needs in York and North Yorkshire. Responsibilities include personal care, engaging in sensory activities, and light housework. Ideal candidates must be fit, fun-loving, and capable of fostering a nurturing environment. Flexible working hours primarily on weekdays.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a sense of fun and be kind but firm.
• Must be fit and healthy for manual handling tasks.
• Ability to engage with our son on the floor level.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care tasks for our son.
• Engage in craft and sensory activities.
• Prepare meals, snacks, and drinks for our son.

Skills

Manual handling

Knowledge of nursery rhymes

Flexibility

Honesty

Reliable

Punctual

Job description

PA/Carer required to assist with a variety of tasks in the care and support of our teenage son, who has complex needs.

We require support to help with his personal care - changing his continence pads, washing and dressing, brushing teeth etc. The role also includes craft/sensory activities, reading and singing to him. You would also accompany parent on trips out.

Applicants MUST be fit and healthy as the role consists of manual handling and sling and hoist use. You must also be able and willing to get down to our son's level - the floor - to interact with him and carry out activities with him. All of this is non negotiable.

Applicants must have a sense of fun but also know when to tone it down so as not to overwhelm our son. We are looking for someone who can be kind and gentle but firm, and someone who is happy to sing their heart out on a daily basis - a very good knowledge of nursery rhymes and songs is a must. Lots of reading to him is involved so it would be nice to have someone who can put that extra little umph in when reading to make it more fun.

Other duties include some light housework - hoovering, washing up and changing our son's bedding etc. Preparation of meals, snacks and drinks for our son paying attention to parents advisory regarding safe eating. Prescription collection or light shopping.

Applicants must be flexible as working hours can vary from day to day. Working days are mainly Mon to Fri with the very occasional Sat.

The right applicant must be honest, reliable, punctual and non-judgemental. You must be able to use your own initiative and must like dogs.

Two references are required, plus a full DBS check will be carried out.

Job Type: Part-time

Language: English (required)