Personal Care Assistant for a young man P/T@ £16.41/hr in Hexham

2 months ago


Hexham, United Kingdom UKCIL Full time

Job Reference

(ea3ee96c) We are looking for a committed Care Worker to provide support in a very rural location for two brothers within the family home and out in the community. Both boys have a diagnosis of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and require support with the following tasks:
 
 Needs of Younger Brother 8 hours per week (11 years old) · Help getting up in the morning, support with personal care, toileting and dressing, getting ready for school. Monday to Friday mornings term-time only between 7am – 8am (30 mins) 
· Future help with using the toileting needs will be required when mobility declines
· Help with retrieving objects from the floor and be hoisted off the floor into a chair as he cannot get up from the floor
· Help with showering/bathing, drying, undressing, cleaning his teeth and getting ready for bed twice a week on a Wednesday and Sunday evenings between 7pm – 10pm (1.5 hrs) 

Use of Equipment:
Training in the use of hoists and slings will be provided · He uses a powerchair when outside of the house
· He has a ceiling hoist to hoist him into and out of the shower or bath chair
 
  Needs of Older Brother 8 Hours per week (13 years old) · Support with getting out of bed Monday to Friday morning term-time only between 7am – 8am (30 mins). Support with using a ceiling hoist, toileting, dressing, cleaning his teeth and getting ready for school
· Help with showering/bathing, drying, undressing, cleaning his teeth and getting ready for bed twice a week on a Wednesday and Sunday evenings between 7pm – 10pm (1.5 hrs) 
· Assistance with drinking and doing activities as he has very limited use of his arms

Use of Equipment: · He uses a powerchair when inside and outside of the house
· He has a ceiling hoist to hoist him into and out of the shower or bath  Activities and Support for Both Boys · The support will involve taking the boys out into the local community, including going to a cafe, or going for a walk 3 hours per week
· The boys’ hobbies and interests include eating out, playing video games, lego, and watching movies.
· There will be a requirement to support with medication administration for both boys through a dosette box. As well as some moving and handling; including the use of a hoist.

Full training and demonstration will be provided.
Due to the nature of their disability, the successful applicant will be required to always ensure their safety.
A Summary of the Main Duties:  · To support both boys individually to access age appropriate activities both at home and in the wider community· To provide support to the family through carers relief for parents· To build a relationship with the client understanding their nature and communication skills· To provide support with personal care as and when required. · To ensure the boys are kept safe from all risks and dangers  Hours:  64 hours (approx. 16 hours per week) within a 4-week period to be used flexibly to meet the needs of the family, morning/evening and weekend support required. We are looking for individuals who share our core values as listed below:· Have a high degree of initiative.
· Be punctual and reliable.
· Be flexible.
· Have a happy positive caring nature.

Rates of pay:  £16.41 per hour. 5.6 weeks holiday (pro rata)Out of pocket expenses will be met by the Employer. This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and references (Cost to be met by Employer).
 
Due to the rural location, a car driver is essential and you must have Business Insurance. Services

Personal Care

Social + Leisure activities

Training

Safeguarding Adults/Children

Moving & Handling

Hand hygiene

Transportation

Full UK driving license

Own personal car

Medical

Safe Administration of Medication

Schedule, Pay & Hours Time Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mor Aft Eve ONA ONS ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep Hour/Week 16.0 Pay/hr £16.41 Weekly Actual £ Monthly Actual £1, Annual Actual £13, Annual FTE £34, Back Apply

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