Care Assistant for a gentleman P/T@ £13.09/hr in Bedlington – FTE – £25.5k – BEDLINGTON – NE22

Care Assistant for a gentleman P/T @ £13.09/hr in Bedlington - FTE - £25.5k - BEDLINGTON - NE22 Are you a committed individual looking to make a difference in somebody's day-to-day life? Do you want to work in a part-time role with flexibility? Do you enjoy being outside, visiting local attractions, and keeping busy? I am a 35-year-old gentleman living in my family home in the Bedlington area. I am normally supported by my parents and my sister. I am looking for 1 or 2 support workers/carers to help me access social activities outside of the home and, in the future, provide some respite support so my main carers can have a rest. I would like the support to be in blocks of hours on an evening or weekend as I attend day services Monday to Friday. I am flexible on when the support can be delivered and hope my support workers and family can organize this to allow flexibility from both sides. I have a diagnosis of autism, a severe learning disability, and cerebral palsy. I have a right-sided hemiplegia for which I require physical aid and use a wheelchair outside of the home. I have medication for epileptic seizures and full training will be provided on this. I need somebody who is physically able to push my wheelchair around local attractions. I am nonverbal and have limited means to express my needs. I rely on my carers to anticipate and predict my needs. My family will provide guidance in the first instance, with understanding my communication and behaviors. I will need my carers to help keep me safe from danger at all times during support. I enjoy being outside and spending time at Cragside, Gibside Hall, and other outdoor venues. I am very keen on swimming, and somebody willing to do this activity with me would be greatly appreciated. I require support with all aspects of day-to-day life, and the duties of the worker will include, but not be limited to, medication administration, personal care, preparation of meals and drinks, laundry, and household tasks directly linked to my needs. A valid, clean driving license and access to your own vehicle insured with Business use insurance would be preferable. Rates of Pay:

£13.09 hour Hours of work: Enabling hours – 10 hours per week Hours to be used flexibly in agreement with employee and employer during evenings and weekends Future opportunity - Annual respite hours – 30 days per year – daytime and overnight support required to allow family a break from caring duties Out of pocket expenses will be agreed in advance and met by the employer. Location:

Bedlington area Personal specification: • Experience of supporting clients with similar needs would be preferred • Calm, patient, and understanding • Honest, reliable, and caring nature • Punctual and trustworthy • Respect confidentiality • Can-do approach Further Information: An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS) will have to be obtained for the successful candidate (at employer’s expense). Training: Where it is required, such as in Health and Safety matters, practical training and guidance will be arranged, and the care worker will be expected to attend. This will include moving and handling, medication awareness, and additional training specific to the client.

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