Hours: 37 hours per week available with opportunity for overtime, ideally looking for
Week One: Monday 8pm-8.30am, Wednesday 8pm-8.30am, Thursday 8pm-8.30am
Week Two: Monday 8pm-8.30am, Tuesday 8pm-8.30am, Saturday 6pm-9.00am
Rate: £15.23 per hour for weekdays and £16.23 per hour for weekends
Area: We are based in Wylam, Northumberland NE41, which is a 20-minute drive from Newcastle and has good rail/bus links.
UK driving licence 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 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.
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 charlotteblair_22@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.