Bring Your Skills and Care – Help a Young Adult Thrive £15.69/hr
Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: ab0dea55
Personal Assistant (1:1 Support)
Location: Boston Spa / North Leeds
Hours: 40 hours per week (daytime)
We are also looking for staff for 2:1 support and can be flexible on hours as we build a strong, reliable team. So if looking for less hours please get in touch.
We are also looking for staff for 2:1 support and can be flexible on hours as we build a strong, reliable team. So if looking for less hours please get in touch.
Pay: £15.69 an hour (day rate) £12.21 sleep rate
About the job
We’re looking for a friendly, reliable person to support a young female adult with complex needs. This is a rewarding role where you’ll help her enjoy her day, stay safe, and take part in fun activities at home and in the community.
What you’ll do
- Support at home and out and about.
- Take her to group activities, cafés, walks, farms, trains, swimming, music events, boat trips, and other outings.
- Help with meals and drinks, following dysphagia-safe eating and drinking plans (training given).
- Support with personal care.
- Follow care plans carefully (including medication and safety plans).
- Stay calm and reassuring during any moments of distress.
- Drive to activities (Motability car)
What we need from you
- Kind, patient and reliable.
- Upbeat, positive and keen to make a difference
- Experience supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, or health needs (paid or unpaid).
- Awareness of dysphagia or willingness to learn.
- Willing to follow clear instructions and keep good records.
- Enhanced DBS check (or willing to get one).
- Full UK driving licence.
Hours
. 40 daytime hours a week (2 days & overnight option)
. Day rate £15.69
Overnight sleep rate £12.21 per hour
Option also of hours as 2:1 for when this young lady needs 2:1 staff
. 40 daytime hours a week (2 days & overnight option)
. Day rate £15.69
Overnight sleep rate £12.21 per hour
Option also of hours as 2:1 for when this young lady needs 2:1 staff
Key Responsibilities
Services
- Meal Preparation
- Personal Care
- Domestic Care
- Social + Leisure activities
- Support to remain independent
Training
- Safeguarding Adults/Children
- Moving & Handling
- Understanding challenging behaviour
- Food Hygiene
- First Aid
- Hand hygiene
- Autism / Aspergers
Transportation
- Full UK driving license
- Can drive a motability equipped car
Medical
- Safe Administration of Medication
- Continence Care
Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
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