Overview
Job title: Personal Assistant (PA)
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Hours of work:
Evenings: 16:00 – 21:00, 5 hour shifts Weds, Thurs or Fri
Weekends: 09:00 – 21:00, 12 hour shifts Saturday or Sunday
Rate of pay:
Evenings: £13.32 per hour
Weekends: £13.79 per hour
We are seeking reliable, enthusiastic, and proactive Support Workers to assist an independent young lady with Cerebral Palsy to live her best life both at home and in the community. We are offering the right person a long term and permanent position subject to satisfactorily completing a probationary period.
You will be working in an established team of 8 support workers and will always be working with another member of the team on a 2:1 basis. You will provide support to maximise independence both at home and in the community.
Responsibilities
* Assist with meals, both orally and via PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy), and with personal care including bathing.
* Administer medication and perform various domestic duties.
* Knowledge of hoisting and using slings.
* Support with activities and outings; a Motability car is available for trips on weekends and holidays.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Knowledge or experience of working with someone with Cerebral Palsy or PEG experience is an advantage but not essential; full training will be given.
* Full and part time hours available.
* Full driving licence preferred but not essential.
* Current DBS is essential.
* This position is open to women only as the role includes providing personal care – GOC rules apply.
* Genuine Occupational Requirement under applicable regulations and statutes.
Benefits
* Contracted hours after probation period completed.
* Holiday and Sick Pay
* Pension
* Paid Breaks
* 6 weeks holiday per year – pro rata
How to Apply and Other Details
* To apply please fill out our online application form.
* This post is subject to references and satisfactory DBS checks.
* 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.
* Closing date: 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.
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