Overview
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Personal Assistant Job Reference 6232
Job Type: Darlington (PA's)
£12.21 hour. Flexible working. Minimum 6 hours week. Additional hours and one waking night per month also available. Immediate start.
Responsibilities
* Provide 6 hours of care and support to a young man living with muscular dystrophy to broaden his horizons, develop independence and support him to access leisure activities and engage in community activities.
* Assist with personal care needs including toileting, showering and dressing; assist with taking medication and meal preparation.
* Use and operate equipment to aid personal care and transfers (slide board, ceiling hoist, mobile hoist).
* Support activities such as walks, cinema visits, cafés and restaurants, local events, live music events, holidays and city breaks.
* Light household chores for the individual and help with making food and snacks following a healthy diet; enable social time with his dog.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Full, clean driving licence and access to a fully insured mobility vehicle (large wheelchair accessible vehicle).
* Comfort driving and parking a larger vehicle; vehicle will be available for activities and school transport.
* Willingness to participate in full training; previous care experience welcome but not required.
Shifts
* Thursday 3pm – 9pm, Friday 3pm – 9pm, Saturdays 10am – 4pm or 4pm – 10pm
* Monthly waking night 3pm until 10am (19 hours) (Friday or Saturday)
* Additional hours available: Weekday mornings 7am – 9am; Weekday evenings 3pm – 6pm (or 9pm); School holidays Monday to Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm
What to Expect
All successful applicants will be subject to references and DBS check. This is a lovely opportunity to make a difference in a warm, positive environment. We welcome interest from all backgrounds and experience, as all training will be provided. We are a neurodiverse-friendly family.
How to Apply
To apply click 'Apply for this Job' below then click 'Apply for Personal Assistant Job Reference (6232)'. Alternatively for a paper application form email dprecruitment@darlingtondisability.org or call 01325 489999.
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