Personal Care Assistant / Support Worker

UKCIL Ltd; Downham Market; On-site; GBP 5,200 - 7,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check funded

Job summary

UKCIL Ltd in Downham Market is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a young person with healthcare needs. The role involves helping with social activities, outings, and daily routines, with flexibility up to 8 hours per week during term breaks and more in holidays.

The position pays £12.89 per hour and requires a satisfactory DBS check and a probationary period of 3 months. You should be reliable, adaptable, and comfortable supporting a transgender individual in a home and community setting.

Qualifications

• Reliable and dependable in varied daily routines.
• Understanding and acceptance of transgender individuals.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing needs.
• Ability to lift an electric wheelchair.
• Some knowledge of autism/PDA/ARFID.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to enable social activities and outings.
• Accompany the young person to local venues and events.
• Assist with daily routines and transport when needed.

Skills

Reliable/Trustworthy/Dependable

Flexible/Adaptable

Trans awareness/acceptance

Able to lift wheelchair

Autism/PDA/ARFID awareness

Job description

PA to Support Young Person in Downham Market, Flexible up to 8hrs PW @£12.89 P/Hr - Downham Market - PE38

Job description

Listed below are details of the purpose and general tasks of the job to provide some insight of what is involved. It is advisable to refer to this when submitting your application for the post.

Job Purpose

To provide support and promote confidence for young person with healthcare needs, particularly getting out and about for social activities.

Location

Downham Market

Job Details

I am a young person who is an ambulatory wheelchair user and also has Autism/PDA/ARFID. I am pretty self-sufficient with my everyday care needs, toileting, eating etc, but this can vary day to day so there may need to be changes to my routine at short notice. At home I enjoy many activities including baking, crafts, and caring for my pet tree frogs. In term time I would only need my PA for 2 hours weekly but in the holidays this will increase to 8 hours, over 1 or2 sessions but flexible depending on activities. I do like to go in to Norwich to meet friends, visiting the library or book shops, and going to the beach.

Person Specification

• Reliable, trustworthy and dependable


• I am transgender, so understanding and acceptance is essential


• Flexible and adaptable to changing needs


• Able to lift my electric wheelchair in and out of vehicle


• Some knowledge/experience with autism/PDA/ARFID

Summary terms and conditions

· The rate of pay for this position is £12.89 per hour

· Hours of work: Up to 8 hours weekly on a flexible basis

· 5.6 weeks per year pro-rata paid leave, inclusive of bank holidays

· Free training as appropriate for role

The post is subject to the following

• A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer.


• Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 3 months