Experienced Personal Assistant/Support Worker required for a young man with a brain injury from birth living in the Ryton, Gateshead area.

The young person loves Newcastle United and football, is very funny, charismatic and charming. He presents with challenging behaviour and requires psychosocial support to maintain positive behaviour. There is a positive behaviour support plan in place overseen by a Psychologist and there is a large treating therapy team.

The young person currently wishes to do bricklaying for a job and plays football in his spare time. The Personal Assistant will be expected to drive the young person to activities, participate in activities where appropriate (e.g. going out for meals, playing football). The young person requires support with their behaviour, personal care, medication and promoting their mood and wellbeing.

Working hours will be 16 hours, 13:00pm-21:00pm Saturday and Sunday.  Further bank shifts between 13:00pm to 21:00pm will potentially be available on an ad-hoc basis during the week.

Our client seeks someone who is robust, well organised and flexible.

Excellent rates of pay.

All posts are subject to DBS Enhanced Disclosure. Full training will be provided. A full driving licence is essential.

If you require any further information, please contact Recruitment on 01608 682522 or recruitment@ccmservices.co.uk

NB: Community Case Management Services Limited are not the Employer

Job reference: LB/CH