Female Social Personal Care Assistant – AINCL

Disability North; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking a Female Social Personal Care Assistant to care for a vibrant 5-year-old girl with disabilities in Gosforth, Newcastle. The ideal candidate should have experience working with children, be enthusiastic, and provide personal care as needed. The role is part-time at 5 hours a week with a pay rate of £14.00 per hour, requiring a genuine interest in working with children. Candidates must have the right to work in the U.K. and pass a DBS check.

Qualifications

• Experience with children with cerebral palsy and epilepsy.
• Ability to assist with mobility and feeding.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care for Lexi.
• Engage with Lexi during activities.
• Inform the family about Lexi's needs.

Skills

Experience working with children with disabilities

Ability to provide personal care

Enthusiastic and patient

Good communication skills

Job description

Female Social Personal Care Assistant – AINCL

Hours: 5 hours a week Saturday or Sunday

Location: Gosforth, Newcastle

Rates of pay: £14.00 per hour

Purpose of Job: Lexi is a lovely, happy fun‑loving social 5‑year‑old little girl who lives with her mum and dad in Gosforth. She attends the True Colours Theatre every week where she loves to sing and dance and she also likes to go horse riding. Lexi likes to play with her dolls and make sure they are changed and fed and can go from one activity to the next due to her short attention span, so it will be Lego next and then on to another one.

Due to a brain injury Lexi has multiple physical needs including bilateral Cerebral Palsy and epilepsy. She doesn’t walk but can shuffle on her bottom and has limited use of her left arm but has some use of her right hand which allows her to play on her iPad where she can use touch screen but will again flick from one activity to the next.

Lexi loves to be tickled and loves to laugh, and she can interact and let you know what she wants and at times she can get frustrated, but this is due to her brain injury.

She is still in nappies therefore personal care would be involved.

Training for any equipment used by Lexi will be provided.

Ideally, we are seeking a PA with some experience of working with children with disabilities who is enthusiastic with a genuine interest and enjoyment in working with children.

Equality and Accessibility: There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be male/female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4.

This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check and references which will be taken up if you are offered the post.

This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience working with children with disabilities, including cerebral palsy and epilepsy.
• Ability to provide personal care and assist with mobility and feeding.
• Enthusiastic, patient, and able to engage a child with short attention span.
• Good communication skills and ability to inform the child’s family about needs.

Training: Training for any equipment used by Lexi will be provided.

To apply, please submit your details and evidence of experience via the provided application link or contact the recruiter for further information.