Personal Care Assistant – STGTD

Disability North; Gateshead; Presencial; GBP 24.000 - 25.000; A tiempo parcial

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Training Provided

5.6 weeks holiday per year

Extra shifts available

Descripción de la vacante

Disability North in Gateshead is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Assistant to provide 24-hour care for a 57-year-old man with Huntington's Disease. You will support with PEG feeding, personal care and medication management in a home setting, ensuring safety and dignity at all times.

The role includes 32 hours per week on day shifts over four days, with potential for day/night shift coverage during holidays.

Formación

• Experience in providing 24-hour personal care or similar support.
• Ability to support with PEG feeding and complex care needs.
• Must have permission to work in the U.K. at start date.

Responsabilidades

• Provide 24-hour care for a 57-year-old man with Huntington's Disease.
• Support with PEG feeding, personal care and medication management.
• Cover day/night shifts as needed and drive if not local.

Conocimientos

Compassionate

Personal care

Medication management

Descripción del empleo

Location: Gateshead

Hours: 32 hours per week - day shift over 4 days. Must be willing to cover day/night shift for holiday/sick cover.

Rate of Pay: £14.46 per hour (with double pay for public holidays)

Training Provided: Yes

DBS Checks: Required

Special Requirements: PEG Feeding Assistance

Extra shifts available

5.6 weeks holiday per year

Job Description:

We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Personal Care Assistant to provide 24-hour care for a 57-year-old man with Huntington's Disease. The individual requires support with complex needs, including PEG feeding, personal care, and medication management. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on the quality of life of someone with complex healthcare needs.

For further details please see the Job description

Candidates that do not live locally will be required to drive due to start/finish times of shifts.

This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.