Job Description

We are looking for dedicated and reliable people to join our independently run care team. You will be looking after a 38-year-old man with Muscular Dystrophy who lives with his wife and son in Gosforth. He has a fully adapted flat and gets around using an electric wheelchair.

It is a rewarding and enjoyable job for successful applicants; you can build a great working relationship with the client and care team, take the initiative in your responsibilities, and really help make a difference. As well as helping out in daily tasks, you will also accompany him to social activities and events, such as: football games, concerts, the cinema, and holidays.

Key Responsibilities

Completing daily tasks such as: showering, toileting and dressing, all with the use of specialist equipment such as ceiling hoists. Administration of medicines, and use of medical equipment: PEG, ventilator, cough assist, tracheostomy. Providing a high level of care and professionalism, as well as being good company and accompanying to social events.
Candidates should be responsible, enthusiastic, caring, outgoing and talkative.

There are 2 carers on each shift.

Shifts are divided into Day Shifts (8.00am - 8.00pm) and Waking Overnights (8.00pm - 8.00am).

Full Training Provided.

All applicants must be vaccinated against Covid and willing to lateral flow before their shift.

Benefits

NVQ level 2 and 3 available. Flexible shift pattern. Holiday: 5.6 weeks per year. Enrolment into Government NEST pension scheme.
This job is funded by the NHS through CHC (Continuing Health Care) funding.

This job posting is for a private position, working for one client in his home; the client is the employer and the person for which you will be caring.

SPONSORSHIP: we cannot offer sponsorship for this job.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Flexitime Free flu jabs Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

12 hour shift Day shift Night shift
Application question(s):

How many hours are you looking to work per week? How many vaccines against Covid-19 have you had? You will most likely work 2/3 days each week. These can be on any day, Monday - Sunday. Do you have availability to work across all 7 days of the week?
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: WCN32024