Female Personal Assistant – VANCL

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Schedule

• Evenings: 16:00 – 21:00 (5-hour shifts on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday)
• Weekends: 09:00 – 21:00 (12-hour shifts on Saturday or Sunday)

Pay

• Evenings: £13.32 per hour
• Weekends: £13.79 per hour

About the role

We are seeking reliable, enthusiastic, and proactive Support Workers to assist an independent young lady with Cerebral Palsy to live her best life both at home and in the community. This is a long-term, permanent position subject to satisfactorily completing a probationary period.

You will work in an established team of 8 support workers, always paired with another team member on a 2:1 basis. The role involves providing support to maximize independence at home and in the community. While knowledge or experience of working with someone with Cerebral Palsy or PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) is an advantage, full training will be provided.

A Motability car is available for trips out on weekends and for holidays.

This position is open to women only, as the role includes providing personal care (GOC rules apply).

Responsibilities

• Assisting with meals, both orally and via PEG
• Bathing and personal care
• Administering medication
• Various domestic duties
• Knowledge of hoisting and using slings

Requirements

• Current DBS check (essential)
• Full driving licence preferred but not essential
• Must have permission to work in the UK at the time of starting employment

Benefits

• Contracted hours after probation period
• Holiday and sick pay
• Pension
• Paid breaks
• 6 weeks holiday per year (pro rata)