Personal Care Assistant for a young man 24 hr/wk £17.23/hr in Morpeth - FTE - £33.6k

UKCIL; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 1,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A care support service is seeking a dedicated Personal Care Assistant in Morpeth. This full-time position involves providing 24-hour support to an adventurous young man, assisting with personal care, meal preparation, and participating in social activities. A valid UK driving license and personal car are essential for this role. Experience in care is beneficial but not mandatory, as training will be provided. The ideal candidate should be caring, reliable, and possess a good sense of humor.

Qualifications

• Experience with personal care and domestic support.
• Ability to prepare nutritious meals.
• Willingness to engage in social and leisure activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and domestic support.
• Assist with meal preparation.
• Participate in social and leisure activities.

Skills

Caring personality

Reliability

Humour

Ability to assist 2:1 care

Education

Medical or nursing background (preferred but not essential)

Tools

Driving license

Personal car

Motability vehicle experience

Job description

Personal Care Assistant for a young man 24 hr/wk@ £17.23/hr in Morpeth - FTE - £33.6k

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 6cec2b24

A full-time position has become available for a personal assistant to join my team just outside Morpeth. In a friendly family orientated setting.

I am an adventurous character enjoying many activities including speedboating, theatre, disco, going for walks, festivals and much more. I require 24hr support 2:1 care and I am confined to a wheelchair. The positions require a caring, considerate & reliable bubbly personality as I love laughter and humour.

You will be cooking nutritious meals, providing medical and personal care, and embracing an active social life, accompanying me on days/nights out supporting my independence in my own home. Your own car is essential as transport links to my property are not great but also to drive my accessible vehicle.

Medical or nursing background would be of benefit but not essential as training will be given.

Non smoker
Driver with clean licence

Shifts are on a rota basis. This role is to work at least 1 waking night shift every Monday & 2 x 6.5hour day shifts on a Wednesday & Thursday. Waking night shift is a 12 hour shift 9pm to 9am.

Enhanced DBS. If you are a quick learner and meet the above criteria, then I’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

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

Training

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

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car
• Can drive a motability equipped car

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication
• Epilepsy Awareness

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com