Personal Care Assistant for a gentleman wheelchair user

UKCIL Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

UKCIL Ltd is seeking a reliable Personal Care Assistant to support a gentleman with an acquired brain injury in his daily life, promoting independence and community engagement.

You will provide personal care, meal prep, medication prompts, and companionship, with practical help and flexible hours across daytime and evenings, including every other Saturday.

Full training provided; ideal candidates are patient, friendly, and respectful of privacy and dignity.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering person-centred support.
• Ability to communicate effectively and preserve privacy.
• Flexible to cover daytime, evenings and occasional Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and daily living assistance.
• Support toileting and medication prompts as required.
• Assist with meal preparation and feeding where needed.
• Assist using and managing a wheelchair.
• Support access to community activities and day services.
• Provide companionship and social interaction.
• Promote independence, choice and wellbeing.

Skills

Personal care

Toileting support

Medication prompts

Meal preparation

Wheelchair handling

Community activities access

Companionship

Independence promotion

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable, friendly and supportive Personal Care Assistant to provide person-centred support to a gentleman with an acquired brain injury. This rewarding role will involve assisting him to maintain his independence, access activities in the community and enjoy day-to-day life.

The successful candidate will build a positive and supportive working relationship while providing practical assistance and companionship.

Working Hours

The role includes the following regular hours:

• Monday – Daytime


• Wednesday – Evening


• Thursday – Daytime


• Every other Saturday – Daytime

There may also be opportunities to undertake additional respite hours throughout the year.

Main Duties

The Personal Care Assistant will provide support with:

• Personal care


• Toileting support


• Medication prompts


• Meal preparation and support with meals


• Using and managing a wheelchair


• Supporting access to community activities, including bingo and other social outings


• Attending and accessing day services


• Providing companionship and social support


• Promoting independence, choice and wellbeing

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Reliable and dependable


• Friendly, patient and supportive


• Able to communicate effectively


• Respectful of privacy and dignity


• Flexible and willing to support community activities


• Committed to providing high-quality person-centred support

Essential Requirements

• Ability to drive an adapted vehicle


• Full driving licence


• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Training

Full training will be provided to the successful candidate.