Personal Care Assistant for a young person F/T £18.00/hr in Northolt - FTE - £35.1k

Indus Paper Boards Pvt Ltd; Northolt; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Personal Care Assistant to support a young individual with complex needs in Northolt. This full-time role involves providing compassionate care, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring a safe and engaging environment. The ideal candidate will have experience working with autism and be committed to enhancing the client's quality of life through encouragement and motivation. Join a caring team that values family involvement and makes a difference in the client's life while enjoying a rewarding career.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Training in safeguarding and understanding challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care tasks and medication management.
• Support health needs and engage in social activities.

Skills

Caring and Compassionate

Energetic

Ability to Support Independence

Experience with Autism

Education

First Aid Certification

Safeguarding Training

Tools

Motability-equipped Vehicle

Medication Administration Tools

Job description

Personal Care Assistant for a young person F/T@ £18.00/hr in Northolt - FTE - £35.1k

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 39ea1fef

The client is based in West London. He is a non-verbal 29-year-old with severe autism, complex needs, high sensory processing needs, obsessive-compulsive disorder, healthcare needs, learning disability, and challenging behaviour. He enjoys routine, engaging in various activities, having fun, and being around people who show interest in him. He thrives on encouragement and motivation from those close to him. The client is very close to his family, so the care team works closely alongside them. We are seeking an experienced PA to join his care team who is caring, compassionate, energetic, and easy to get along with. Shifts vary between 12 hours, Monday to Friday. The position is FULL TIME only.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Personal care tasks such as toileting, showering, physiotherapy, medication management, etc.
• Supporting health needs like desensitization, sensory regulation, muscle cramps, etc.
• Domestic duties including maintaining a clean home, laundry, cleaning dishes, cooking, etc.
• Organizing, preparing, and accompanying him to appointments, outdoor activities, trips, holidays, or events.

Key Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation
• Personal Care
• Domestic Care
• Social and Leisure Activities
• Supporting independence

Training

• Essential PA Guide
• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Moving & Handling
• Understanding Challenging Behaviour
• Food Hygiene
• First Aid
• Hand Hygiene
• Autism / Asperger's

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Ability to drive a Motability-equipped vehicle

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com.