Personal care assistant

Two Female Support Workers for a young man P/T@ £14.67/hr in Cramlington Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 0c3e2260 Two Female Support Workers Required – Cramlington We are seeking compassionate, confident and reliable female Support Workers to support a young man living in Cramlington who has cerebral palsy, autism and severe learning difficulties. He is a friendly, affectionate individual who enjoys meeting new people. He is non verbal and communicates through gestures and vocal sounds, so strong communication and observational skills are essential. Mornings can sometimes be challenging and he may display behaviours that challenge, particularly towards people he knows well. Support workers must be patient, resilient and able to provide clear, calm and consistent boundaries. He is a wheelchair user and requires hoisting for all transfers. Due to his personal care needs and established routine, he responds best to female support. Hours and Care Package 5 hours per week Monday to Friday, 8am to 9am Hours are fixed to support him in preparing for attendance at his day centre Two carers are required to share the hours and ensure consistent cover What We Are Looking For: Experience supporting individuals with cerebral palsy, autism and behaviours that challenge A positive, calm and resilient approach Ability to remain composed under pressure Confidence to be firm when needed while remaining kind and respectful Fluent English is essential due to non verbal communication needs Physically able to support a wheelchair user and carry out safe hoisting Female applicants only due to personal care requirements (genuine occupational requirement All ages considered, with experience being the key factor What We Offer A rewarding role where you can make a real difference Consistent hours within a small and supportive team An opportunity to deliver person centred care where patience, professionalism and compassion are essential If you are a calm, confident and caring individual looking for meaningful work, we would love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Services Personal Care Training Essential PA Guide Safeguarding Adults/Children Moving & Handling Understanding challenging behaviour Autism / Aspergers Medical Continence Care Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com