Personal Care Assistant & Support Worker job vacancy, Middlesbrough, Tyne & Wear. Car Driver is essential.Locations withi.....
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!