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Disability North; South Tyneside; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle provided

Flexible hours

Job summary

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service seeks a female Bank Personal Assistant to support a 23-year-old man with Down syndrome, autism and learning disabilities, as needed.

The role is a bank/as-and-when-needed position. A full driving licence is required (vehicle provided), and the candidate must have DBS clearance. Close interview discussions will cover duties, confidentiality and safety.

Qualifications

• Female candidate required.
• Full driving licence; vehicle provided.
• Experience with autism, learning disabilities or mental health.
• Excellent patience and understanding.
• Calm, kind, caring and reliable.
• Ability to build trust at the individual's pace.
• Able to work 1:1 and 2:1.
• Willing to provide occasional cover; DBS cleared.
• Gender appears as an occupational requirement under regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or 2:1 personal care and support.
• Assist with daily living and community activities.
• Support with personal care and medication administration.
• Promote safety and wellbeing; document care as required.

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Compassionate care

Autism experience

Learning disabilities

Mental health experience

Communication

Job description

Female Bank Personal Assistant - 2015324GA

Pay: Age -related National Minimum Wage, up to £13.43 per hour

Bank Personal Assistant to support a young gentleman with diverse needs, as and when required.

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate personal assistant to support a 23 old young man who has Down syndrome, autism and learning disabilities. He is a very loving young man who is close with his family. TJ benefits greatly from having a structured and familiar weekly routine, with regular activities and opportunities to get out into the community – he loves rock music and going to see tribute bands, theatre shows, cinema, cooking, regular social groups, he loves dogs, his iPad, and spending time with others, whilst also appreciating quiet time.

He lives in his own home, where he currently receives 24-hour, round-the-clock care and support from a small dedicated team. He also has some 2:1 support in the community, allowing him to enjoy activities and maintain an active social life.

We are looking for a kind, caring, patient and reliable female Support Worker/Carer to join a small, friendly team providing care and support. All requirements and further information will be discussed at interview.

This is an as-and-when required/bank position, and hours will be offered when required to cover gaps in the rota, staff sickness, and annual leave so may be suitable for somebody looking for additional hours around their other work or commitments.

The ideal candidate:

• Female
• Full driving licence (vehicle provided)
• Previous experience of Autism/Learning Disabilities/Mental Health
• Excellent patience and understanding
• Genuinely kind, caring and gentle approach with a calm and supportive manner
• Ability to build trust and develop a positive relationship at the individual's pace
• Reliable and have a strong commitment to providing consistent careAble to work both 1:1 and 2:1
• Flexibility to provide occasional cover when required
• Comfortable supporting with personal care
• Comfortable administering medication
• Cleared DBS
• There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be male/female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4.

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.

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service