Personal Care Assistant for a teenage girl 20 hr/wk@ £15.04/hr in Hexham - FTE - £29.3k

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Personal Care Assistant for a teenage girl 20 hr/wk@ £15.04/hr in Hexham – FTE – £29.3k, Hexham

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Client:

UKCIL

Location:

Hexham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

8

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Reference

We are currently looking for Support Workers/enablers to work for a 16-year-old girl to provide care at home as well as support accessing the local community with leisure activities.

The role could be suitable for one person or as a job share. It is ideal for someone wishing to fit work around other commitments.

Hours: 20 hours per week, broken down as follows:

• Monday – Friday 7.00 – 8.30am; and 7.00-8.30pm
• Saturday & Sunday 9.00-10.30am; and 7.00-8.00pm

Evening times are flexible and can be arranged with the employer. During school holidays, hours can be more flexible.

Role Responsibilities:

I am a full-time powered wheelchair user with a neuro-muscular condition, unable to stand or walk, with limited arm strength. I enjoy reading, writing poetry, singing, musical theatre, movies, shopping, and meeting friends.

I need help with personal care including showering, dressing, and toileting, using mobility aids and hoists. Full training on hoisting will be provided.

Transport: The area is well served by buses and trains. A driving license is useful but not essential.

You Must:

• Relate well to teenagers and enjoy a good laugh
• Understand disabilities and have a positive, caring nature
• Be proactive, able to improvise and solve problems
• Respect confidentiality
• Be punctual, reliable, and never leave the client unsupervised
• Be flexible when needed

Pay Rate: £15.04 per hour

Additional: An enhanced DBS disclosure is required, with costs met by the employer.

Services:

• Personal Care
• Social & Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Training:

• Essential PA Guide
• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Moving & Handling
• First Aid

Schedule, Pay & Hours:

Weekly hours: 20; Pay: £15.04/hr; Schedule includes mornings, afternoons, evenings, and overnight shifts. Exact hours and schedule are flexible to accommodate both client needs and worker availability.

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