Personal Assistant for young person P/T £16.47/hr in Weston-super-mare - FTE - £32.1k

UKCIL; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care organization in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a Personal Assistant for a young person with complex medical needs. The role involves personal care, meal preparation, and supporting social activities. Flexibility in hours is required, with a pay rate of £16.47 per hour for 15 hours a week. Ideal candidates will have a valid UK driving license and a personal vehicle.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care for individuals with disabilities.
• Flexibility in availability to meet the needs of the young person.
• Valid UK driving license and own car are essential.

Responsibilities

• Encourage and support with personal care as needed.
• Monitor mental and physical health.
• Provide transport for community access.

Skills

Personal Care

Meal Preparation

Domestic Care

Social + Leisure Activities

Monitoring Mental and Physical Health

Transporting

Job description

Personal Assistant for young person P/T @ £16.47/hr in Weston-super-mare - FTE - £32.1k

PA needed for young man with Functional Neurological disorder. This young man uses both a powered and manual wheelchair due to weakness in all limbs. This young person has Chronic Fatigue Syndrome which was changed to a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia. This person has lost feeling from his waist down which has not fully returned.

Tasks needed

• Encourage and support with personal care as needed
• Support with irrigation machine if needed
• Support with dressing/undressing as needed
• Support to make connections with new friends
• Ensuring there is access to food and drink
• Encouragement to have a healthy diet
• Support with shopping
• Support with domestic tasks and complete tasks if needed
• Support with cooking safely
• Provide car transport to enable access to the community (this person enjoys gaming, shopping for clothes, listening to music, watching TV and going to the cinema)
• Monitor mental and physical health
• Ensure medication is taken correctly during times he has had a seizure
• Pick up medication from pharmacy
• Provide support as required with transfer and mobility
• Encourage young person to do physio exercises to build strength and stamina
• Support with his short term memory

Availability Flexible, can be discussed

Hourly rate £16.47 for self-employed PA's

Hours required 15 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication