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Personal Care Assistant for a person P/T@ £13.09/hr in Blyth - FTE - £25.5k, Blyth
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Client:
UKCIL
Location:
Blyth, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
7ce29568e3ee
Job Views:
2
Posted:
02.06.2025
Expiry Date:
17.07.2025
Job Description:
Job Reference
(b) To provide support and personal care for a young gentleman who suffers from a neuro condition Adrenoleukodystrophy and Young Onset Frontotemporal Dementia, and also epilepsy.
This gentleman is 53 years old, with an 11-year-old daughter and three grown children from a previous marriage. His wife is his main carer but plans to return to part-time work in September.
He needs support with daily living tasks, including personal care, as he struggles with sequencing.
We seek someone who can make him feel comfortable and share his interests, such as outdoor activities, the beach, walking, and football (his favorite team is Newcastle United).
The role involves supporting him to find new hobbies and remain active, as he cannot make these decisions independently. He is described as very calm and has a great personality.
Hours
6 hours per week, scheduled as follows:
* 2 hours on Wednesdays (6:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
* 2 hours on Fridays (morning)
* 2 hours on Saturdays (morning)
Additional hours may be needed to cover support workers’ holidays, with notice provided.
Pay and Benefits
£13.09 per hour. Holiday entitlement is 5.6 weeks per year (pro-rata). Out-of-pocket expenses, such as mileage and activity costs, will be reimbursed. Further details will be provided at interview.
Person Specification
* Punctual and reliable
* Positive and caring attitude
* Respectful of confidentiality
Driver’s license and insurance for business use are required.
This position is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, at the employer's expense.
Services Provided
* Meal preparation
* Personal care
* Social and leisure activities
* Support to remain independent
Training
* Safeguarding Adults/Children
Schedule, Pay & Hours
6 hours/week, with specific scheduled times as detailed above. Pay rate is £13.09/hr. Weekly pay approximately £79, monthly and annual figures are proportional based on hours worked.
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