Bank Personal Assistants
Disability North, Wylam, Northumberland
Bank Personal Assistants
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Disability North, Wylam, Northumberland
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 6 days ago, 24 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 5e25b8b02e2247848f5af7c633fe1033
Location ref: Wylam, Northumberland
Full Job Description
We are looking for a caring, compassionate and committed female Personal Assistant to join our small and friendly care team.
Regular hours available: approximately 50 hours per month
Week one: 12 hours
Wednesday: 16:00-20:00
Thursday: 16:00-20:00
Week Two: 11.5 hours
Thursday: 16:00-20:00
Saturday : 10.30-18.00
There may also be opportunities for additional hours depending on the needs of the service and staff availability.
Bank Personal Assistant - Flexible Hours
We are also looking for Bank Personal Assistants to join our team. This is a flexible role for someone who would like to pick up additional shifts when available.
Bank staff do not have guaranteed hours, but there may be opportunities to work additional shifts depending on the needs of the service and your availability.
This could be ideal for someone looking for flexible work alongside another job, studies, family commitments or other responsibilities.
About the Role
The role involves supporting a 22-year-old woman with a learning disability and additional health needs. She communicates non-verbally using gestures, facial expressions, symbols and a VOCA (Voice Output Communication Aid).
Support includes personal care, feeding, mobility and helping her enjoy activities and days out. She loves swimming, music, dancing, walks, trips out, books and jigsaws.
Caring, patient and compassionate
Trustworthy and respectful
Motivated with a positive, can-do attitude
A strong communicator
Able to work independently and as part of a small team
Able to take direction from the Team Leader
Genuinely committed to providing excellent care
Experience of working with people with additional communication needs is preferred, but training will be provided.
A full UK driving licence is essential as the role involves using a Motability vehicle.
We are based in Wylam, Northumberland, approximately 20 minutes from Newcastle, with good rail and bus links.
We are a small, friendly team and work flexibly to support a good work-life balance.