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UKCIL; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 9,600; Part time

Job summary

UKCIL is seeking a male Personal Assistant/Support Worker in Cramlington for 12 hours per week at £14.67 per hour to assist a gentleman who has had a stroke. You will help him access social and leisure activities and promote his independence within the local community.

The role requires patience and a calm approach, with understanding of safeguarding and supporting someone with limited verbal communication and possible challenging behaviour.

Qualifications

• Understanding of safeguarding and maintaining professional boundaries.
• Experience or understanding of supporting someone with communication difficulties and challenging behaviour.
• Caring, patient, and reliable nature.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred (business insurance is required).

Responsibilities

• Provide social and leisure activity support.
• Help the gentleman remain independent in daily life.
• Attend Essential PA Guide training.
• Complete Safeguarding Adults/Children training.
• Use own car for transporting to activities (driving licence preferred).

Skills

Safeguarding

Communication support

Patience & reliability

Driving licence

Job description

Male Personal Assistant/Support Worker – 12 Hours Per Week - £14.67 p/h - Cramlington

Rate of Pay: £14.67 per hour

We are looking for a reliable and caring male Personal Assistant to support a gentleman who has had a stroke. The role involves helping him access and enjoy activities within his local community while promoting his independence and wellbeing. The gentleman enjoys playing pool at the local snooker club, walking around Amble, visiting garden centres, and travelling on the ferry between North Shields and South Shields. The successful applicant will provide support with social and leisure activities and helping the gentleman remain active in his community. The gentleman has limited verbal communication, reduced cognition, and may display some behaviours that can be challenging at times, so patience, understanding, and a calm approach are essential. The gentleman lives at home with his wife and two friendly dogs, so applicants should be comfortable around dogs.

Hours of Work:

• 12 hours per week
• 3 shifts of 4 hours per week
• Flexible mornings and afternoons, Monday to Friday, while the employer's wife is at work

Essential Requirements:

• Understanding of safeguarding and maintaining professional boundaries
• Experience or understanding of supporting someone with communication difficulties and challenging behaviour
• Caring, patient, and reliable nature
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred (business insurance is required)

This role would suit someone who enjoys supporting others to access their community, participate in activities they enjoy, and maintain their independence.

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Training

• Essential PA Guide
• Safeguarding Adults/Children

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car