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2x Personal Care Support Workers for young male adult 20 hrs/wk@ £18.40/hr in Riding Mill

We are a friendly family seeking two fun, flexible Personal Assistants to support our 18-year-old son at home and in the community. He is a full-time wheelchair user with significant disabilities and needs support with all daily activities.

He is very chatty, loves music, games (PlayStation/iPad/board games), animals, and having a laugh. Outings may include swimming or local animal attractions.

Duties include

• personal care
• hoist transfers
• meal support
• accessing activities
• supporting epilepsy/allergies (full training provided).

Hours

Up to 20 hours per week per PA, flexible. Term-time preference for Fridays, weekends, and some after-school hours. Holiday hours are very flexible.

Pay

£18.40 per hour + 5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata). Expenses paid. Enhanced DBS required (funded).

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Meal Preparation
• Personal Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Training

• Essential PA Guide
• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Moving & Handling
• Understanding challenging behaviour
• Food Hygiene
• First Aid
• Hand hygiene
• Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication
• Continence Care

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