Female Personal Assistant – VANCL Needed in Newcastle upon Tyne (NE5)

Job title: Personal Assistant (PA)

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (NE5)

Hours of work:

Evenings:  16:00 – 21:00,  5 hour shifts week days to be agreed.

Weekends: 09:00 – 21:00, 12 hour day shifts either Saturday or Sunday to be agreed.

Rate of pay: £14.80 per hour

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I am a bubbly, outgoing independent young woman who has Cerebral Palsy and I am a full time wheelchair user. I need assistance with all aspects of daily life and I am looking for reliable, enthusiastic and proactive Support Workers to help me live as independently as possible. I am non-verbal, however I use body language and eye movements and can communicate effectively once you get to know me. I am learning how to use a VOCA and use a Look 2 Talk book with symbols.

Your role is to support me to maximise my independence, both at home and in the community. At home I enjoy, baking, cooking, arts & crafts etc. On weekends and bank holidays I love to go out and attend day time raves/disco’s, bowling, theatre, museums, outdoor spaces to name but a few and of course shopping!

There are domestic duties including meal preparation, cleaning, laundry etc. I need assistance and support with medication, meals, I eat orally but also am fed via PEG, drinking, all aspects of personal care, I use hoist daily and I use both manual and power chairs.

I am looking for someone who is honest, reliable, punctual, caring, enthusiastic, willing to learn, a good communicator with a positive outlook, understands equality and diversity and a good sense of humour. I am currently offering a temporary position (8 weeks) to cover sick leave however for the right person I may be able to offer a permanent role, subject to satisfactory completion of a probationary period.

You will join my established team of nine Support Workers and will always work alongside another team member on a 2:1 basis. Knowledge or experience of supporting someone with cerebral palsy or providing PEG care would be an advantage, but it is not essential, as I will ensure that full training is provided.

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4.

I will request references, and any appointment will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks.

This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.