Personal Care Assistant for a lady P/T@ £16.88/hr in Whitley bay - FTE - £32.9k

TN United Kingdom; Whitley Bay; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Personal Care Assistant to provide essential support for a young lady with complex needs in Whitley Bay. This role involves offering personal care, assistance with daily activities, and administering medication as required. The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in supporting individuals with disabilities and will be flexible and reliable. Full training will be provided to ensure you are well-equipped to make a meaningful difference in the client's life. Join a compassionate team and help empower someone to maintain their independence.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement of 5.6 weeks pro rata

Full training provided

Flexible working hours

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with disabilities is preferred but not necessary.
• Full training will be provided for all necessary skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, feeding, washing, and dressing.
• Administer medication, including emergency Epilepsy medication.

Skills

Support for individuals with disabilities

Moving and handling techniques

Medication administration

Flexibility and patience

Education

Experience in personal care

Enhanced DBS check

Tools

Personal car

Medication administration tools

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Personal Care Assistant for a lady P/T@ £16.88/hr in Whitley Bay - FTE - £32.9k, Whitley Bay

Client: UKCIL

Location: Whitley Bay, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 03a6c06ce009

Job Views: 8

Posted: 24.04.2025

Expiry Date: 08.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Reference: (f70e9) Seaton Delaval

To provide ongoing support in the home for a young lady with Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, and a Learning Disability.

Main Duties: Support individuals with Spastic Quadriplegia, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, visual impairments, and learning disabilities. Provide 1:1 and 2:1 support including personal care, feeding, washing, and dressing. Some understanding of moving and handling, transfers using equipment and hoists is required; full training will be provided. Administer medication, including emergency Epilepsy medication, with full training provided.

Hours: 12 hours per week, including weekends, with flexibility to cover shifts as needed. Support may involve 1, 2, or 3 calls per day, including mornings, teatime, and evenings. Work as part of a small team.

Rates of Pay: £16.88 per hour. Holiday entitlement is 5.6 weeks pro rata.

Person Specification: Experience supporting people with disabilities is preferred but not necessary; full training provided. Genuine interest in supporting adults with complex needs. Must be flexible, patient, punctual, reliable, and respectful of confidentiality. Note: Dogs are part of the household and are friendly. An enhanced DBS check will be conducted at the employer's expense. References required upon successful interview.

Services:

• Meal Preparation
• Personal Care
• Domestic Care
• Support to remain independent

Training:

• Essential PA Guide
• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Moving & Handling

Transportation:

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car

Medical:

• Safe Administration of Medication
• Continence Care
• Epilepsy Awareness
• PEG Feeding

Schedule, Pay & Hours:

12 hours per week, including weekends. Pay rate: £16.88/hr. Shifts include mornings, teatime, and evenings. Flexible coverage required.