Care jobs in United Kingdom

Personal Assistant (1:1 Support) – Location: Boston Spa / North Leeds. Hours: 40 hours per week (daytime). We are also looking for staff for 2:1 support and can be flexible on hours as we build a strong, reliable team. If you are looking for fewer hours, please get in touch. Pay: £15.69 per hour (day rate); £12.21 sleep rate.

We’re looking for a friendly, reliable person to support a young female adult with complex needs. This is a rewarding role where you’ll help her enjoy her day, stay safe, and take part in fun activities at home and in the community.

• Support at home and out and about.
• Take her to group activities, cafés, walks, farms, trains, swimming, music events, boat trips, and other outings.
• Help with meals and drinks, following dysphagia-safe eating and drinking plans (training given).
• Support with personal care.
• Follow care plans carefully (including medication and safety plans).
• Stay calm and reassuring during any moments of distress.
• Drive to activities (Motability car).

• Kind, patient and reliable.
• Upbeat, positive and keen to make a difference.
• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, or health needs (paid or unpaid).
• Awareness of dysphagia or willingness to learn.
• Willing to follow clear instructions and keep good records.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willing to get one).
• Full UK driving licence.

40 daytime hours a week (2 days & overnight option). Day rate £15.69. Overnight sleep rate £12.21 per hour. Option also of hours as 2:1 for when this young lady needs 2:1 staff.

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

• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Moving & Handling
• Understanding challenging behaviour
• Food Hygiene
• First Aid
• Hand hygiene
• Autism / Aspergers

• Full UK driving license
• Can drive a Motability-equipped car

• Safe Administration of Medication
• Continence Care

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com