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.