Pallitive Care Assistants (cover maternity leave) for a gentleman - £14.67/hr in Blyth
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 09 Mai 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 08 Mehefin 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Blyth, NE24 |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | UKCIL |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 4af024c0 |
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Pallitive Care Assistants (cover maternity leave) for a gentleman - £14.67/hr in Blyth
Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 4af024c0
Care Assistants – Blyth AreaWe are looking for a kind, caring and committed Care Assistant to support a 55-year-old gentleman in the Blyth area. He's palliative end of life and his wish is to receive his care at home with his family.The gentleman lives with his wife and 13‑year‑old daughter. He also has three grown-up children.He has a diagnosis of Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), a rare inherited disorder affecting the brain, causing a progressive loss of physical and mental skills. As a result, he has young onset dementia impacting all aspects of his daily life, along with epilepsy and he is steroid dependent.
About the RoleThis is now a 24/7 care package, and we are specifically recruiting for maternity cover for the following shifts:
- Monday: 8:00am – 9:00pm
- Tuesday: 8:00am – 9:00pm
- Wednesday: 8:00am – 9:00pm
- Thursday: 7:00am – 9:00pm
Additional hours may be available, including overnight shifts starting 9:00pm until 7:00am, which can be discussed at interview.Key ResponsibilitiesThe successful applicant will:
- The gentleman does not have anything orally, he does enjoy mouth care with swabs which is very important.
- He has a peg fitted and has feed and all medication administered this way.
- He requires full-time care, you will be expected to carryout all personal duties such wash, dress, shave etc.
- He is fully incontinent, so cleanliness and skin integrity is very important.
- Administer medication
- Support with moving and handlingis essential aspect of his day, he cannot control/move his own body. He uses a ceiling hoist, has a adapted bed and chair that he uses. Also an electric wheelchair which is carer controlled.
- Build a positive relationship through encouragement, engagement, and communication. He is non verbal but he listens to sounds and finds this comforting.
- Support him in caring for his daughter when his wife is at work
- Work alongside his family and wider care team to meet his needs and access appropriate activities.
- Be caring, reliable, and committed
- Have experience supporting individuals with complex physical and mental health needs (informal experience considered)
- Be confident with medication administration and moving & handling (training provided if required)
- Have a calm, patient nature with a good sense of humour
- Being outdoors when feeling up to it, loves listening to the birds in the garden and the trees rustling. The beach is another familiar place for him. People watching he enjoys, the change in voices, shape, colours.
- Football, especially Newcastle United.
- He enjoys listening to music.
- He engages well with television/movies.
- Loves being included in conversations.
- £14.67 per hour
- Holiday pay accrued at 5.6 weeks pro rata per year
- Mileage and expenses paid (as agreed with employer)
- Full training provided (on-the-job, online, and face-to-face)
- Access to local authority training portals
- An enhanced DBS check for adults and children is required (cost covered by the employer)
Key Responsibilities
Services
- Meal Preparation
- Personal Care
- Domestic Care
- Social + Leisure activities
- Support to remain independent
Training
- Essential PA Guide
- Safeguarding Adults/Children
- Moving & Handling
- Food Hygiene
- First Aid
- Hand hygiene
- Dementia care
Transportation
- Full UK driving license
- Own personal car
- Can drive a motability equipped car
Medical
- Safe Administration of Medication
- Continence Care
- Epilepsy Awareness
- PEG Feeding
Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com