Hours: 36 hours per week – Rolling rota to include weekends and waking nights – 12 hours shifts – 3 posts available

Rate of Pay: £17.23 per hour

Area: Cramlington, Northumberland

 

Main Role:

To support a physically disabled Biology graduate to live as independently as possible, beginning in the family home with a view to moving into her own home in the future. You will work as part of a 24 hour care team with 12 hour shifts including waking overnights.

Job role:

Includes meal preparation, medication administration, application of braces to several joints & personal care, as well as enabling the employer to participate in all aspects of daily life. This includes regular social activities (concerts, cinema & nights out), attending hospital appointments & work placements within local primary schools in preparation for doing teaching qualifications in the future.

Must have:

The role requires close personal contact with an individual who is extremely vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission. Preference may be given to applicants who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Careful consideration will be given to applicants who can show the vaccination is not suitable for them on reasonable grounds.

Afull clean driving licence is required.

Candidates must be non-smokers due to medical reasons and life-threatening allergy to cigarette smoke.

You must be reliable, trustworthy & professional attitude & be able to follow instructions & protocols.

 

Contracted hours will be as follows: 

Block 12hr Shifts 8-8, must be flexible and willing to cover sickness and holidays within the team to ensure employers care needs are met at all times, as follows:

Post 1. Monday & Tuesday dayshift (8:00-20:00) Saturday nightshift (20:00-8:00)

Post 2. Tuesday & Wednesday nightshift (20:00-8:00) & Saturday Dayshift (08:00-20:00)

Post 3. Sunday dayshift (08:00-20:00) Thursday & Friday nightshift (20:00-8:00)

Post 4. Monday nightshift (20:00- 8:00) & Friday dayshift (8:00- 20:00)

Contract of employment is permanent and holiday pay is 5.6 weeks pro-rata.

 

* Please Note female applicants need only apply

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.

 

All appropriate training will be given on the job – but some prior care experience is essential.

An Enhanced certificate of Disclosure (DBS) will be obtained for successful candidates (at employer’s expense) and references will be requested if successful at interview.

 

Closing date: 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.

 

 

 

 

Hours of work: 25-37 hours per week. Flexible, based on a 24/7 rota

Rate: £14.50 per hour for weekdays & £15.50 per hour for weekends

Hours:  Weekdays: Monday-Friday 4.00pm-8.00pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 9.00am-4.00pm

Night shift: 8.00pm-8.30am weekdays, 6.00pm-9.00am Saturday and Sunday.

Weekend day shifts: 9.00am-6.00pm.

Alternate weekends

Must have full driving licence 

 

We are based in Wylam, Northumberland NE41, which is a 20-minute drive from Newcastle and has good rail/bus links.

Summary
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 a severe learning disability and additional health needs. We work flexibly and can accommodate shifts to suit a good work-life balance.

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 Mondays, Thursdays and Friday and an activity centre with care staff on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 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.

 

Knowledge and qualifications
Experience of working with people with additional communication needs is preferred but not essential

You should be trained to NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or have equivalent experience)

You must be physically fit and active

Motivated and have a positive can-do attitude

Strong communication skills

Caring, trustworthy & respectful

Possess a genuine commitment to the role

Great at working as part of a team and also working on your own initiative

UK driving licence is essential to use Motability car

Social care benefits include ‘Blue Light Card’ and ‘discountsforcarers’ and access to training available e.g. QCF Diploma Level 3 in Adult Care and Children’s work.

For more information, contact Charlotte on 07768619755 or email your CV charlotte_blair_23@outlook.com

 

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.

Hours: 26 hours per week

Rate of Pay: £13.74 per hour

Area: Seaton Delaval, Northumberland

 

Hello, I am a gentleman who lives in Seaton Delaval who requires a Personal Assistant (PA) to support me in all aspects of daily living.  Hours will include various shifts with no sleepovers required.

The hours will start at 7.15am and consist of 26 hours per week, usually 2 x 13-hour days. These are shared hours as I also have another PA who supports me, and you will both work opposite each other. Being flexible with the days of work will be required as will the need to cover holidays and periods of sickness.

If you would like to work in a rewarding role within a friendly family setting, I would love to hear from you.

 

Main Duties:

  • assisting & accompanying during daily activities arranging social activities
  • assisting with personal care & dressing
  • providing companionship, friendship & emotional support

Car driver preferred

 

An Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure (DBS) will be required as part of your pre-employment checks as well as references.

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.

 

 

Hours: 17 hours per week with opportunity for overtime, ideally looking for Wed 16.00-20.00 and Fri 20.00-09.00.

Also seeking a flexible bank worker

Rate: £14.50 per hour for weekdays and £15.50 per hour for weekends

Location: Wylam, Northumberland NE41, a 20-minute drive from Newcastle with good rail/bus links.

Driver Essential

 

Summary

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

 

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 Mondays, Thursdays and Friday and an activity centre with care staff on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 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 enable me to have the best night’s sleep by providing proactive support at all times.

 

Knowledge and Qualifications

Experience of working with people with additional communication needs is preferred but not essential

You should be trained to NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or have equivalent experience)

You must be physically fit and active

Motivated and have a positive can-do attitude

Strong communication skills

Caring, trustworthy & respectful

Possess a genuine commitment to the role

Great at working as part of a team and also working on your own initiative

UK driving licence is essential to use Motability car

 

Social care benefits include ‘Blue Light Card’ and ‘discountsforcarers’ and access to training available e.g. QCF Diploma Level 3 in Adult Care and Children’s work.

For more information, contact Charlotte on 07768619755 or email your CV to charlotte_blair_23@outlook.com

 

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.