Carer / Personal Assistant

The Rowan Organisation; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A caregiving service provider in Sutton Coldfield seeks a compassionate Personal Assistant to support an elderly woman with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. The ideal candidate should be patient, have experience in complex care, and be fluent in Telugu to cater to cultural needs. The role involves administering medication, PEG feeding, and providing emotional support. Flexibility in working hours is essential. Live-in candidates preferred.

Benefits

Training provided for PEG and medication administration

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills to support the elderly lady's emotional wellbeing.
• Flexibility in working pattern is required.
• Understanding of South Indian cultural practices is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications as per care plan.
• Prepare and deliver nutrition via PEG feeding.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Support with speech difficulties.
• Observe and report changes in condition.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to collaborate

Cultural sensitivity

Basic spoken English

Education

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

Job Details

Job Reference: JH/GY/Sutton Coldfield2
Job Title: Personal Assistant
Responsible to: Directly accountable to and taking direction from the employer and the employer’s representative (daughter)
Hours: 40 hours a week including bank holidays
Work Pattern: Monday to Sunday: 7:30 am – 8:30 pm
Hourly Rate of Pay: £13.00 per hour
Based at: Employer’s own home in Sutton Coldfield. Live in preferred.

Job Purpose

We are seeking a compassionate, patient, and experienced Carer to provide dedicated support to an elderly woman living with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). This is a progressive neurological condition that affects mobility, speech, vision, and swallowing and therefore requires to be fed via a PEG. The lady who lives with her husband is housebound, and her day is divided between a rise-recliner in the living room and an adapted bed in the bedroom.

A team of carers are in place to provide personal hygiene and transferring the rooms and the ideal candidate will have experience in complex care and a genuine passion for improving quality of life.

The lady receiving care is of South Indian heritage, and Telugu-speaking carers are highly desirable to support her cultural comfort and communication needs. This is a deeply personal and meaningful role and the candidate will be helping the lady to maintain dignity, comfort, and emotional wellbeing. The successful candidate will work alongside other carers and family members in a collaborative and respectful environment. Please note that the postholder will be treated as part of the family and you will be working (and living) with a professional family that includes doctors.

One week training will be provided for PEG and medications administrations. Course fees will be paid by the employer.

Main duties

• Medication Administration: Safely administer prescribed medications as per care plan (training will be provided)
• PEG Feeding: Prepare and deliver nutrition via feeding tube; monitor for tolerance and hygiene (training will be provided)
• Companionship & Emotional Support: Engage in conversation, provide reassurance, and support mental wellbeing
• Communication Assistance: Support with speech difficulties and facilitate clear, respectful interaction
• Cultural Sensitivity: Respect and accommodate South Indian traditions, dietary preferences, and language needs
• Health Monitoring: Observe and report changes in condition to family and healthcare professionals
• Cooking, cleaning, changing bedsheets and general housekeeping
• Team Collaboration: Work alongside existing carers responsible for hygiene and mobility support.

Personal Specification

• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-carer team
• Basic spoken English required; Telugu language skills preferred.
• Understanding of South Indian cultural practices is an asset
• Flexibility in working pattern of work as required
• Living in would be preferable

Special Conditions

This post is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check at the Employers request prior to commencing employment. This is confidential and at no cost to yourself.

The offer will be made subject to satisfactory references.

The post carries a 6 month’s probationary period.

Disclaimer

The Rowan Organisation is acting on behalf of a third party and will not be your employer, nor responsible for any actions arising out of your employment.