Personal Care Assistant – Part Time
£14.67 per hour – Blyth, NE24
We are looking for a positive, mature, experienced Personal Assistant to work on a 2:1 basis to support a non‑verbal late teenage girl who has developed her own sign language. She has complex needs and may become angry and frustrated, with a tendency to self‑harm by hitting her head. The PA will provide support, enable breaks away at the Golden Sands resort, and collaborate with the family.
The role is initially 8 hours per week, rising to 16 hours after a period of time. Ideal applicants are available weekdays; weekend work is acceptable for the right candidates.
Responsibilities include building rapport, developing strategies to support the teenager and her family, and driving the mobility vehicle safely, for which a clean driving licence is required.
Qualifications: Over 25 years of age, clean driving licence, experience caring for individuals with complex needs.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. This is an equal opportunity employer.
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