Personal Assistant, Palmersville, 6 hours per week. LT / NE12

We are seeking a small team of dedicated and compassionate Personal Assistants / Support Workers to provide 2:1 support for a 15-year-old young man with complex care needs in the Palmersville area of North Tyneside. This is an opportunity to join a supportive family environment and make a meaningful difference to a young person's daily life, wellbeing, and independence., The young man lives at home with his family in a fully adapted property designed to meet his care and mobility needs. He currently has an experienced PA who has supported him for a number of years; however, additional team members are now required to provide ongoing 2:1 support., Support will include:

• Personal care
• Moving and handling
• Administration of medication via gastrostomy
• Oral suctioning to maintain airway patency
• Supporting clinical care needs
• Assisting with daily routines and activities
• Providing safe, attentive, and person-centred care
He also requires overnight BiPAP support via a non-invasive facial mask. Training Full training will be provided in all aspects of his care, including:
• Moving and handling
• Medication administration
• Clinical procedures relevant to the role
  
  Four-limb cerebral palsy
• Epilepsy
• Severe learning disabilities
• Cortical visual impairment
• No verbal communication
He is fed via a gastrostomy tube with a blended diet and requires carers who are attentive, patient, and able to develop a good understanding of his individual communication cues and routines., We are looking for individuals who are:
• Caring, reliable, and patient
• Comfortable supporting a young person with complex needs
• Able to work effectively as part of a small team
• Willing to undertake specialist training
• Committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care
Previous experience in care or support work is desirable but not essential, as full training and ongoing support will be provided.