Personal Care Assistant Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Job description
We are looking for dedicated and reliable people to join our independently run care team. You will be looking after a 35-year-old man with Muscular Dystrophy who lives with his wife and son in Gosforth. He has a fully adapted flat and gets around using an electric wheelchair.
It is a rewarding and enjoyable job for successful applicants; you can build a great working relationship with the client and care team, take the initiative in your responsibilities, and really help make a difference. As well as helping out in daily tasks, you will also accompany him to social activities and events, such as: football games, concerts, the cinema, and holidays.
Key Responsibilities
- Completing daily tasks such as: showering, toileting and dressing, all with the use of specialist equipment such as ceiling hoists.
- Administration of medicines, and use of medical equipment: PEG, ventilator, cough assist, tracheostomy.
- Providing a high level of care and professionalism, as well as being good company and accompanying to social events.
Candidates should be responsible, enthusiastic, caring, outgoing and talkative.
There are 2 carers on each shift.
Shifts are divided into Day Shifts (8.00am - 8.00pm) and Waking Overnights (8.00pm - 8.00am).
Full Training Provided.
All applicants must be vaccinated against Covid and willing to lateral flow before their shift.
Benefits
- NVQ level 2 and 3 available.
- Flexible shift pattern.
- Holiday: 5.6 weeks per year.
- Enrolment into Government NEST pension scheme.
This job is funded by the NHS through CHC (Continuing Health Care) funding.
This job posting is for a private position, working for one client in his home; the client is the employer and the person for which you will be caring.
SPONSORSHIP: we cannot offer sponsorship for this job.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 20-46 per week
Salary: £12.15 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexitime
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Flexitime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newcastle upon Tyne: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- How many hours are you looking to work per week?
- How many vaccines have you had against Covid-19? Are you happy to take a lateral flow before a shift?
- Shifts are spread across the week and are scheduled for different days each week, allowing flexibility for both employer and employee. What weekly committments do you have, and are you available 7 days a week? If not, please elaborate.
Shift availability:
- Day shift (preferred)
- Overnight shift (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: WCN32023
