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UKCIL; Chester-le-Street; On-site; GBP 1,534,000 - 2,185,000; Full time

Job summary

UKCIL is seeking a Female Personal Assistant to support a young lady in Chester-le-Street. The role requires compassion, DBS clearance, and a driving licence with access to a car.

The position offers flexible hours within 4 weeks, with a total of 104 hours and a typical weekly cap of 26 hours including occasional overnight care. Night shifts are not immediate; training on safeguarding and care practices is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience and understanding of Autism, Learning Disabilities and mental health conditions.
• DBS check required or willingness to obtain; employer will cover the cost.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation
• Personal care
• Domestic care
• Social and leisure activities
• Support to remain independent
• Accessing the community and activities (including college)
• Art, animals, music, etc.
• Graded exposure in the community and building confidence using planning and social stories
• Independent living skills
• Administering medication and ordering medication
• Support with family appointments
• Graded exposure training provided by Occupational Therapist

Skills

Autism awareness

Learning disabilities

Mental health understanding

Job description

Female Personal Assistant (Little Lady) - Chester-le-Street

Female Personal Assistant required to support a young lady in the Chester-le-Street area who has Autism, Learning Disabilities and complex needs.

Rate of Pay - £13.50 per hour

Hours – 104hrs to be used flexibly over 4 weeks. Theses hours are flexible depending on candidate, up to 26hrs a week and 1 x 24/48 hr overnight (times and days to be negotiated). Nightshift not immediate as she needs a lot of time to adjust.

Essential – Experience and understanding of Autism, Learning Disabilities and mental health conditions. Long term position. Driving Licence and access to a car. A DBS will be required, employer will cover the cost.

Key Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation


• Personal Care


• Domestic Care


• Social + Leisure activities


• Support to remain independent


• Accessing the community and actives of interest ( including college)


• Art, animals, music etc


• Graded exposure in the community and building confidence using planning and social stories


• Independent living skills


• Administering Medication and ordering medication


• Support with family appointments


• Graded exposure training will be provided by Occupational Therapist

Training

• Essential PA Guide


• Safeguarding Adults/Children


• Moving & Handling


• Understanding challenging behaviour


• Food Hygiene
  
• First Aid


• Hand hygiene


• Dementia care


• Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

• Full UK driving license


• Own personal car

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication