Personal Care Support for a young boy P/T@ £13.74/hr in Prudhoe - FTE - £26.8k
Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 189c6311
We are looking for a committed worker to provide support for a 10-year-old young boy who lives in the Prudhoe area. The support is to allow him independence away from his family and to access age-appropriate activities.
He enjoys being outside and keeping active.
You must be willing to
* Be outdoor activities such as walking, climbing, going to parks
* Go swimming
He is not keen on shopping or visiting busy places.
An individual with a calm nature, able to adapt to the child’s behaviors when engaging in things that don’t meet his interests would be advantageous.
Hours Breakdown:
* 5 hours per week to be used as a block or split preferably on a weekend
* Increasing to 10 hours per week, more flexibility in the school holidays
* 5.6 weeks holiday pro rata per year
* Expense paid by employer with prior approval/agreement
A full enhanced disclosure and barring certificate will be required before employment can commence. Full cost to be met by employer.
Full training will be provided where appropriate such as in medication administration, safeguarding and moving & handling (where applicable)
The child has diabetes that is currently monitored via finger pricks and injections (using a pen rather than syringe). Full training will be provided on this however, it is essential the successful support worker is confident in managing this once training has been provided.
Key Responsibilities
Services
* Meal Preparation
* Personal Care
* Social + Leisure activities
* Support to remain independent
Training
* Safeguarding Adults/Children
Transportation
* Full UK driving license
* Own personal car
Medical
* Safe Administration of Medication
* PEG Feeding
Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com