Personal Care Assistant for a mature adult 22 hr/wk@ £13.74/hr in Hexham - FTE - £26.8k - Hexha[...]

UKCIL Ltd; North East, Hexham; On-site; GBP 29,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Assistant to support a mature adult in the Bellingham area. This role involves providing essential personal care, including assistance with mobility and hygiene, while ensuring the client's safety and comfort. The ideal candidate will possess a caring nature, reliability, and the ability to work flexibly across various shifts. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a significant difference in someone's life while being part of a supportive team dedicated to quality care.

Qualifications

• Experience in health & social care is essential.
• Must be calm, patient, and able to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Support with hoist transfers and personal hygiene.
• Assist with showering and reducing the risk of falls.

Skills

Calm and patient demeanor

Reliable and caring

Punctual and trustworthy

Ability to take instructions

Experience in health & social care

Job description

Personal Care Assistant for a mature adult 22 hr/wk @ £13.74/hr in Hexham - FTE - £26.8k - Hexham - NE48

Family is looking for carers who can support an older gentleman in the Bellingham area. They are looking to recruit a team of carers to support him within the family home. The gentleman has a diagnosis of Motor Neuron Disease (MND) and hypertension, and his mobility has reduced, putting him at risk of falls. He enjoys watching TV, Rugby, rowing, and listening to classical music.

Hours of work: 22 hrs per week including day, evening, and weekend calls 3 times a day, 7 days a week.
Days and times to be discussed at interview.
Rates of Pay: £13.74 per hour
Location: Bellingham area

Main Duties: To support with hoist transfers in/out of bed or positional changes, personal hygiene, continence care, and assistance with showering while helping to reduce the risk of falls. Also, to be flexible and support with cover for holidays and sickness leave.

Personal Specification:

• Calm, patient, and understanding
• Honest, reliable, and caring
• Punctual, trustworthy, and respects confidentiality
• Happy, positive, and caring nature
• Outgoing personality
• Ability to take instructions and use own initiative
• Experience in health & social care desirable – experience in working with people with both physical and mental health needs is a must

Further Information: An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS) will have to be obtained for the successful candidate (at employer’s expense).
Training: Where required, such as in Health and Safety matters, practical training and guidance will be arranged, and the care worker will be expected to attend. This will include moving and handling, medication awareness, and additional training specific to the client.