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Riding Mill Source: WhatJobs
£18,000–£23,000

2x Personal Care Support Workers for young male adult 20 hrs/wk@ £18.40/hr in Riding Mill

We are a friendly family seeking two fun, flexible Personal Assistants to support our 18-year-old son at home and in the community. He is a full-time wheelchair user with significant disabilities and needs support with all daily activities.

He is very chatty, loves music, games (PlayStation/iPad/board games), animals, and having a laugh. Outings may include swimming or local animal attractions.

Duties include

  • personal care
  • hoist transfers
  • meal support
  • accessing activities
  • supporting epilepsy/allergies (full training provided).

Hours

Up to 20 hours per week per PA, flexible. Term-time preference for Fridays, weekends, and some after-school hours. Holiday hours are very flexible.

Pay

£18.40 per hour + 5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata). Expenses paid. Enhanced DBS required (funded).

Key Responsibilities

Services

  • Meal Preparation
  • Personal Care
  • Social + Leisure activities
  • Support to remain independent

Training

  • Essential PA Guide
  • Safeguarding Adults/Children
  • Moving & Handling
  • Understanding challenging behaviour
  • Food Hygiene
  • First Aid
  • Hand hygiene
  • Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

  • Full UK driving license
  • Own personal car

Medical

  • Safe Administration of Medication
  • Continence Care

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