Bring Your Skills and Care – Help a Young Adult Thrive £15.69/hr
Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: ab0dea55
Personal Assistant (1:1 Support)
Location: Boston Spa / North Leeds
Hours: 40 hours per week (daytime)
We are also looking for staff for 2:1 support and can be flexible on hours as we build a strong, reliable team. So if looking for less hours please get in touch.
Pay: £15.69 an hour (day rate) £12.21 sleep rate
About the job
We’re looking for a friendly, reliable person to support a young female adult with complex needs. This is a rewarding role where you’ll help her enjoy her day, stay safe, and take part in fun activities at home and in the community.
What you’ll do
* Support at home and out and about.
* Take her to group activities, cafés, walks, farms, trains, swimming, music events, boat trips, and other outings.
* Help with meals and drinks, following dysphagia-safe eating and drinking plans (training given).
* Support with personal care.
* Follow care plans carefully (including medication and safety plans).
* Stay calm and reassuring during any moments of distress.
* Drive to activities (Motability car)
What we need from you
* Kind, patient and reliable.
* Upbeat, positive and keen to make a difference
* Experience supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, or health needs (paid or unpaid).
* Awareness of dysphagia or willingness to learn.
* Willing to follow clear instructions and keep good records.
* Enhanced DBS check (or willing to get one).
* Full UK driving licence.
Hours
. 40 daytime hours a week (2 days & overnight option)
. Day rate £15.69
Overnight sleep rate £12.21 per hour
Option also of hours as 2:1 for when this young lady needs 2:1 staff
Key Responsibilities
Services
* Meal Preparation
* Personal Care
* Domestic Care
* Social + Leisure activities
* Support to remain independent
Training
* Safeguarding Adults/Children
* Moving & Handling
* Understanding challenging behaviour
* Food Hygiene
* First Aid
* Hand hygiene
* Autism / Aspergers
Transportation
* Full UK driving license
* Can drive a motability equipped car
Medical
* Safe Administration of Medication
* Continence Care
Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
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