Personal Care Assistant for a teenage boy P/T@ £13.09/hr in Whitley bay - FTE - £25.5k

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

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Personal Care Assistant to support a young man in Whitley Bay. This part-time role involves helping him engage with the community, develop social skills, and enjoy leisure activities. You'll assist with travel training and provide personal care, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, flexible, and able to adapt to the individual's needs. This rewarding position offers a chance to make a real difference in someone's life while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care and support to individuals.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices and first aid.

Responsibilities

• Support a young man in socializing and accessing community activities.
• Assist with travel training and encourage independence.

Skills

Support Independence

Basic Life Skills

Social Interactions

Community Activities

Travel Training

Education

Safeguarding Adults/Children Training

First Aid Training

Food Hygiene Training

Tools

Personal Car

Full UK Driving License

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Personal Care Assistant for a teenage boy P/T@ £13.09/hr in Whitley bay - FTE - £25.5k, Whitley Bay

Client:

UKCIL

Location:

Whitley Bay, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

81914e44175b

Job Views:

3

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Reference: 3dda26af

The family is seeking an enabler to support a young man with socialising, accessing the local community, visiting places of interest, and taking a person-centred approach to all activities he chooses to engage in.

The young man enjoys going out in the community, browsing shops, bowling, swimming, walks in the park, and activities with peers. He likes watching TV, going to McDonald's, and Sambuca (only at Cinderella ball). He dislikes crowded places and busy restaurants.

Main Duties: Support independence, basic life skills, social interactions, and access to community activities. Assist with travel training for metro and bus use. Act as a 'support buddy', encouraging interests and a person-centred approach. Be flexible to cover holidays and sickness leave if possible.

Hours of work: 5 hours/week (52 weeks) plus an additional 5 hours/week during school holidays (13 weeks).

Rates of Pay: £13.09 per hour

Services include:

• Meal Preparation
• Personal Care
• Domestic Care
• Social & Leisure activities

Training required:

• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Moving & Handling
• Understanding challenging behaviour
• Food Hygiene
• First Aid
• Hand hygiene
• Dementia care
• Autism / Aspergers

Transportation:

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car

Medical training:

• Epilepsy Awareness

Schedule, Pay & Hours:

Hours per week: 5.0; Pay/hr: £13.09; Weekly: £65