Personal Care Assistant for a young adult 25 to 37 hr/wk £15.23 to £16.28hr in Wylam

UKCIL; North East; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A care support organization is seeking a Personal Care Assistant in Wylam to provide support for a 24-year-old lady with severe learning disabilities. This role offers flexible hours between 25 and 37 per week. Responsibilities include personal care, meal preparation, and engaging in social activities. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, strong communication skills, and a caring attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with people with additional communication needs is preferred but not essential.
• You must be physically fit and active.
• Genuine commitment to the role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation, personal care, and domestic tasks.
• Support social and leisure activities.
• Facilitate independence.

Skills

Experience of working with people with additional communication needs

Strong communication skills

Caring, trustworthy & respectful

Able to work as part of a team

Positive can-do attitude

Education

NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Tools

Full UK driving license

Own personal car

Job description

Personal Care Assistant for a young adult 25 to 37 hr/wk@ £15.23 to £16.28hr in Wylam

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: f58017fe

We are based in Wylam, Northumberland NE41, which is a 20-minute drive from Newcastle and has good rail/bus links We’re looking for a caring, compassionate and committed Personal Assistant (female). It's an amazing opportunity to join our small and friendly team for a 24-year-old lady with a severe learning disability and additional health needs. We work flexibly and can accommodate shifts to suit a good work-life balance.

About Me: I am a delightful young lady who likes to go swimming, going on trips, out for walks, loves music, dancing, looking at books and jigsaws. Every Saturday I go to a gym for people with additional needs and a club for young adults with additional needs called WeCan. I communicate non-verbally using gestures, facial expressions, a VOCA (Voice Output Communication Aid), and symbols.

Due to my physical disabilities, I require full support with personal care, feeding and mobility. I attend college Mondays, Thursdays and Friday and an activity Centre with care staff on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. I have 24/7 care with dedicated day shift staff who assist me to have the best time with my different clubs and activities, and overnight care staff who enable me to have the best night’s sleep by providing proactive support at all times.

Hours Breakdown: Hours of work: 25-37 hours per week Flexible, based on a 24/7 rota Shift patterns are: Weekdays- Monday - Friday 4pm-8pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 9.00am-4pm Weekend Day shifts- 9.00-6.00pm Night Shift- 8pm-8.30am weekdays, 6pm-9am Saturday and Sunday

Alternative weekends Knowledge and qualifications
● Experience of working with people with additional communication needs is preferred but not essential
● You should be trained to NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or have equivalent experience)
● You must be physically fit and active
● Motivated and have a positive can-do attitude
● Strong communication skills
● Caring, trustworthy & respectful
● Possess a genuine commitment to the role
● Great at working as part of a team and also working on your own initiative

Key Responsibilities

Services

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

Training

• Essential PA Guide
• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Moving & Handling
• Understanding challenging behaviour
• Food Hygiene
• First Aid
• Hand hygiene

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car

Medical

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

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com