Two personal care assistants required for young female

OverviewTwo personal care assistants required for a young female client. The daughter requires support accessing the community, personal care and PEG feeding. She has epilepsy, severe asthma and Level 3 autism. She is non-verbal but communicates using an aid book and uses a wheelchair in the community for health and safety. The role is 2:1 staffing.

Role Details

Position: Personal care assistant (2 vacancies)

Hours: 6 hours per week term time; 9 hours per week during school holidays

Pay: £12.66 per hour

Schedule: Saturdays and a weekday evening (times to be negotiated)

Location: Crowle

Consent and safeguarding: Enhanced DBS required (funded by us)

Responsibilities

Provide personal care and PEG feeding support as required

Support the daughter to access the community and engage in activities (e.g., park, outdoors, bubbles, music, singing, observing cars)

Assist with communication using the aid book; monitor for overstimulation to help prevent seizures

Maintain safety during activities; manage risk related to the daughter’s health conditions and wheelchair use

Work as part of a two-person team to ensure consistent care

Respect the family’s privacy and preferences; be mindful that the family has two dogs

Experience and Qualities (Requirements)

Experience with seizures is essential

Safety-oriented, patient, energetic, bubbly and fun attitude

Ability to handle physically demanding tasks and adapt to varying needs

Willingness to work within a 2-person care arrangement

Flexibility to work Saturdays and a weekday evening; reliable and punctual

Eligible to work in the role and able to complete an enhanced DBS check (funded)

ApplicationIf you would like to apply, please email a copy of your CV to gboardman@hull-cvs.co.uk and quote the reference ..... full job details .....