Personal Care Assistant for a young adult P/T@ £13.09/hr in Morpeth - FTE - £25.5k

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Personal Care Assistant to support a young adult with physical and learning disabilities. This rewarding role involves assisting with college attendance, community access, and personal care. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, flexibility, and a genuine interest in working with individuals with complex needs. With a pay rate of £13.09 per hour and a supportive environment, this position offers a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in someone's life. Join a team that values compassion and initiative in a fulfilling part-time role.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement

Expenses covered

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young adults with physical and learning disabilities.
• Training in safeguarding, moving & handling, and continence care is required.

Responsibilities

• Support a young adult in attending college and community activities.
• Facilitate independence and develop interests in audio/visual technology.

Skills

Experience with young people with disabilities

Interest in working with complex needs

Initiative and flexibility

Positive and caring attitude

Full UK driving license

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Personal Care Assistant for a young adult P/T@ £13.09/hr in Morpeth - FTE - £25.5k, Morpeth

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Client:

UKCIL

Location:

Morpeth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

1840e857e86e

Job Views:

6

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Reference

(a9d33f67) To provide support with a young adult who has physical and learning disabilities due to a brain injury.

Main Duties:

The main duty is to support the young adult in attending college, including transport, support on campus, and in teaching sessions. Support hours are:

• Monday 8am - 1pm
• Wednesday 10am - 4pm
• Thursday 8am - 4pm
• Friday 9am - 4pm

Total 25 hours per week.

Support also includes facilitating access to community and leisure activities, supporting independence, and developing interests in audio/visual technology. Support with personal care, manual handling, and possibly PEG feeding is required. A manual driving license and use of a Motability vehicle are necessary. The role is full-time, with flexible hours outside college support, and may involve two PA's supporting the individual.

Pay rate is £13.09 per hour, with holiday entitlement and expenses covered.

Person Specification:

• Experience with young people with disabilities
• Interest in working with complex needs
• Initiative, flexibility, positive, caring attitude
• Full UK driving license and insurance for business use

Additional requirements include an Enhanced DBS check, training in safeguarding, moving & handling, and continence care.