Personal Care Assistant for a young person F/T £16.63/hr in Boroughbridge - FTE - £32.4k

UKCIL; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive care organization in York and North Yorkshire is seeking a full-time Personal Care Assistant to support a friendly young lady with learning disabilities. The role involves meal preparation, personal care, and engaging in leisure activities. Applicants should have experience working with young adults with additional needs and a full UK driving licence. This rewarding position offers £16.63 per hour with flexible hours and 5.6 weeks holiday pro-rata.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young adults with additional needs, including autism.
• Must be able to keep up with an active young lady.
• Knowledge of BSL is desirable but training can be provided.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience in providing high quality support

Ability to engage in outdoor activities

Knowledge of BSL (desirable)

Full UK driving licence

Ability to keep up with an active individual

Job description

Overview

Personal Care Assistant, full-time, £16.63 per hour, Boroughbridge. 5.6 weeks holiday pro-rata. Hours: Monday 8.30am – 4.30pm; Tuesday – Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm. This role supports a friendly, sociable young lady with learning disabilities. You must be active and like the outdoors, supporting at home and during activities and outings. This is a very rewarding role supporting a young person who likes to share in activities and experiences.

Requirements

• Experience in providing high quality and responsive support for young adults with additional needs, including autism.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle; a vehicle is provided for driving at work as we live in a rural area close to the A1.
• You must be able to keep up with an active young lady.
• Knowledge of BSL is desirable but training can be provided.
• Female applicants only as some personal care.

Key Responsibilities

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

Training

• Essential PA Guide
• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Understanding challenging behaviour
• First Aid
• Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com