Personal Care Assistant & Support Worker job vacancy, Middlesbrough, Tyne & Wear. Car Driver is essential.
Locations within a 30 minute commute from Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Billingham, Redcar, Yarm, Thornaby, Guisborough, Hartlepool and surrounding villages.
Benefits
- Weekday: £13.00 per hour, Weekend Rate: £14.00 per hour.
- Sleep-in Rate: £11.44 per hour.
- Full Time, Permanent (26-42 Hours per week).
- Shifts: 8:20am - 11:30pm, Plus Sleepover then Handover.
- Competitive hourly rates.
- Full-time permanent position with flexible hours.
- Comprehensive induction program.
- Ongoing professional development and training.
- Out-of-hours support.
- Regular supervision and career progression opportunities.
About the Role
Social Care & Education Jobs are proud to have been chosen as a recruitment partner for this unique opportunity. We are seeking a dedicated Personal Care Assistant & Support Worker to join a fantastic case management team, supporting a young gentleman with cerebral palsy, complex needs, and communication difficulties within his own home and the community. This role involves collaborating with other Support Workers, family members, management, and a team of private therapists to aid the client’s ongoing rehabilitation.
This gentleman, known for his fantastic sense of humour and adventurous spirit, enjoys participating in day-to-day activities, outings, events, and holidays.
Duties
- Assisting with personal care tasks such as dressing, bathing, medication management, and using a hoist.
- Supporting the client in various daytime activities, including attending day centres, playing wheelchair basketball, and attending gigs.
- Researching events and activities of interest to the client.
- Accompanying the client on weekend mini breaks.
- Follow the client-specific support plan and company policies.
- Participate in the induction program and ongoing training.
- Provide out-of-hours support when required.
- Assist with mobility, personal care, and daily activities.
- Engage in community activities and support the client in social settings.
- Assist in planning and attending outings and holidays.
Essential Criteria:
- Previous experience in a care/support role.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Availability to work on a rota basis.
- Flexibility and punctuality.
- Full driving licence with confidence to drive a wheelchair-adapted vehicle.
- Good sense of humour and team spirit.
- Passionate, caring, enthusiastic, patient, and non-judgemental.
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as manual handling.
- IT literacy for note-keeping.
Compliance:
This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Successful applicants will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
About Us:
Social Care & Education Jobs is a national permanent recruitment agency specializing in the Adult Social Care, Children's Social Care, and Specialist Education sectors. With over 20 years of experience, our agency is registered manager-owned and led, demonstrating our passion and commitment to supporting candidates and providers within the sector.
If you meet the criteria and are enthusiastic about making a positive impact on this young gentleman's life, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join a dedicated and supportive team! Social Care & Education Jobs will answer any questions you may have and assist you throughout your application and beyond.