Personal Care Assistant for a young man P/T@ £16.41/hr in Hexham - FTE - £32.0k - HEXHAM - NE48

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) 

·       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

·       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.

 ·      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 

 

 

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.