Personal Care Assistant

Northumberland County Council; North East; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a committed support worker to assist a 10-year-old boy in Prudhoe. Responsibilities include engaging in outdoor activities and providing personal care. Applicants should have experience with children and a full UK driving licence to facilitate transport. The role offers flexible hours, mainly during weekends, and thorough training will be provided.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Training provided

Expense reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care and support for children.
• Understanding of safeguarding and health needs of children.
• Ability to engage in structured outdoor activities.

Responsibilities

• Support a 10-year-old boy with outdoor activities.
• Assist with meal preparation and personal care.
• Ensure the child remains independent and engaged.

Skills

Calm nature and adaptability

Experience in outdoor activities

Childcare experience

Confident in managing diabetes care

Tools

Personal car

Full UK driving licence

Job description

We are looking for a committed worker to provide support for a 10‑year‑old young boy who lives in the Prudhoe area. The support is to allow him independence away from his family and to access age‑appropriate activities. He enjoys being outside and keeping active.

Key Responsibilities

• Be involved in outdoor activities such as walking, climbing, and going to parks.
• Go swimming.
• Not engage in shopping or visit busy places.
• Exhibit a calm nature and adapt to the child’s behaviours when engaging in activities that don’t meet his interests.

Hours Breakdown

• 5 hours per week as a block or split, preferably on a weekend.
• Increasing to 10 hours per week, with more flexibility during school holidays.
• 5.6 weeks holiday pro‑rata per year.
• Expense paid by employer with prior approval/agreement.

Services Provided

• Meal Preparation.
• Personal Care.
• Social + Leisure activities.
• Support to remain independent.

Training

• Safeguarding Adults/Children.

Transportation

• Full UK driving licence.
• Own personal car.

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication.
• PEG Feeding.

A full enhanced disclosure and barring certificate will be required before employment can commence. Full cost to be met by employer. Full training will be provided where appropriate such as in medication administration, safeguarding and moving & handling (where applicable). The child has diabetes that is currently monitored via finger pricks and injections (using a pen rather than syringe). Full training will be provided for this, but it is essential that the successful support worker is confident in managing this once training has been provided.