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UKCIL; Wylam; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

UKCIL is seeking a Female Personal Care Assistant to support a 24-year-old lady with learning disabilities and health needs. The role is bank-based with flexible shifts, including weekend coverage, to help the client stay active and independent.

The successful candidate will provide personal care and companionship, responding to the client’s routines, transport, and activities, while maintaining a caring, patient approach within a small, friendly team.

Qualifications

• Caring, compassionate and committed Personal Assistant (female).

Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation
• Personal Care
• Domestic Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Job description

Female Personal Care Assistant- Bank Worker £16.26/hr and £17.38weekends

We’re looking for a caring, compassionate and committed Personal Assistant (female) It’s an amazing opportunity to join our small and friendly team for a 24-year-old lady with severe learning disability and additional health needs. We work flexibly and can accommodate shifts to suit a good work-life balance

Female Personal Care Assistant- Bank Worker £16.26/hr and £17.38weekends

About Me I am a delightful young lady who likes to go swimming, going on trips, out for walks, loves music, dancing, looking at books and jigsaws. Every Saturday I go to a gym for people with additional needs and a club for young adults with additional needs called WeCan. I communicate non-verbally using gestures, facial expressions, a VOCA (Voice Output Communication Aid), and symbols. Due to my physical disabilities, I require full support with personal care, feeding and mobility.I attend college Wednesday, Thursdays and Friday and an activity centre with care staff on Monday and Tuesday. I have 24/7 care with dedicated day shift staff who assist to have the best time with my different clubs and activities, and overnight care staff who ensure I have the enable me to have the best night’s sleep by providing proactive support at all times.

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Meal Preparation
• Personal Care
• Domestic Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Training

• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Moving & Handling
• Food Hygiene
• First Aid
• Hand hygiene

Transportation

• Full UK driving license

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication
• Epilepsy Awareness
• PEG Feeding