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UKCIL; Spennymoor; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

UKCIL is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support a 10-year-old boy at home in Spennymoor. You will assist with personal care, monitor breathing, help him access activities, and keep him comfortable during day and night shifts.

No experience is required, but a caring approach is essential. Ability to drive a wheelchair-adapted van is required, and duties may include 1–2 nights per week as part of a 24-hour on-call schedule.

Qualifications

• No experience required, but the right attitude and care for the child are essential.
• Must be able to drive a wheelchair adapted van (standard UK car license required).

Responsibilities

• Personal care and daily living support for the child.
• Support social and leisure activities and monitor wellbeing.

Skills

Caregiving

Night shifts

Driving

Job description

Care Assistant £13/hr in DL16 -DAYS AND NIGHTS UP TO 24 HOURS

A 10 year old boy in Spennymoor requires day and night help at home from a caring and attentive individual who will treat him like a little boy who has the world to explore when he is well and when he is not he needs it bringing to his bedside. Do you think you can help him access a world when he cannot move or lift his hand? At the same time as checking his breathing is ok? He needs help so he can see the animals at the farm, bounce on a trampoline, stretch his aching muscles and broken body in a warm hydro pool whilst supporting his full weight. Can you check for signs he is not too tired or in any discomfort? Can you take initiative to help with other care tasks and cleaning, whilst being mindful of how much screen time he has had, even when he can charm you with a smile and belly laugh without sound? At night he needs help to maintain his airway, to move and position and to remain comfortable. Can you help him get a good nights rest? No experience does not limit you from applying. It is more important that you are the right person who will put this boys needs first and go the extra mile for him, and with him. We have space on our team for you if you can do one (or more) of the following :

1 - 2 nights per week ( to be part of the team and take on any night needed, inlcuding sharing weekends. Plus days/evenings. This will make up 24 hours. Rotas are planned 4-6 weeks ahead)Typical night shift is 7pm-7am, this is a waking night shiftRate of Pay: £13 per hour

No experience required but knowledge of below would be advantageous:- Tracheostomy- Oxygen- Gastrostomy feeding- Sats monitors***You must be able to drive a wheelchair adapted van (standard full UK car license required)***

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Personal Care
• Social + Leisure activities