2:1 Personal Assistant for Dementia Care & Outings

Disability North; East Boldon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service is seeking a Personal Assistant to provide companionship and 2:1 care for a gentleman with early onset advanced dementia in East Boldon. The role emphasizes dignity, respect, and patient, calm support to enhance daily life.

Responsibilities include personal care, mobility assistance, and arranging social outings; full driving licence is essential to enable outings and safe transportation.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence essential.
• Experience supporting individuals with dementia or in care roles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Personal care, including support with pads for toileting.
• Gentle assistance with mobility; may have jerky movements and risk of falls.
• Calm, patient support as tasks may take a little extra time.
• Social time and companionship, to be creative with places to go to.
• Outings from late mornings to mid-afternoon or early evening.

Skills

Driving licence

Job description

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service is seeking a Personal Assistant to provide companionship and 2:1 care for a gentleman with early onset advanced dementia in East Boldon. The role emphasizes dignity, respect, and patient, calm support to enhance daily life.

Responsibilities include personal care, mobility assistance, and arranging social outings; full driving licence is essential to enable outings and safe transportation.