Female Personal Care Assistant Cb/wy

**Hours**:Saturdays 9.00am - 6.00pm

**Rate of Pay**:£12.10 per hour, 5.6 weeks annual holiday

**Area**:Wylam, Northumberland

We’re looking for caring, compassionate and committed person to join our small and friendly team. We are based in Wylam, Northumberland which is a 20-minute drive from Newcastle and has good rail/ bus links. We are specifically looking to cover:
Saturdays 9.00 am -6.00pm (2:1 staffing) to support a young person to have fun. She enjoys days out, attending a club for young adults with additional needs (WECAN which is based in Hexham), swimming, bowling, walks using her walking frame, music, looking at books and jigsaws, cinema trips etc.

Driver preferable but local transport possible also.

Social care benefits include ‘Blue Light Card’ and ‘discountsforcarers’ and access to training available e.g. QCF Diploma Level 3 in Adult Care and Children’s work

She has learning and physical disabilities as well as health needs, which are variable, related to epilepsy. She needs full support with personal care, feeding and mobility, but she benefits from being encouraged and supported to complete tasks as independently as possible. She enjoys company and is friendly and enthusiastic with an infectious smile.

Previous experience in a similar area is desirable, although not necessary as full training will be provided. Your role at all times will be to enable her to stay safe, participate, have fun, learn new skills and develop and maintain her independence.

If you are interested, please contact Frances on 07954344561 or Charlotte on 07768619755

This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 - 4.

**Closing date**: 23rd March 2023

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: £12.10 per hour

Schedule:

- Weekends only

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 23/03/2023
Reference ID: Female Personal Assistant CB/WY