Compassionate Care Assistant (Driver) — Flexible Schedule

Circles Network; Gourock; On-site; GBP 3,700 - 4,000; Full time

Job summary

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service is seeking a reliable, flexible Personal Assistant to provide personal care for the employer. Duties include medication organisation, use of a commode/shower chair and ceiling track hoist, meal preparation, and driving to appointments.

The role requires empathy, patience, and the ability to work closely with the employer and other P.A.s to maintain a supportive care team. Alternate weeks, with additional hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and provide high quality care
• Ability to drive a manual wheelchair-accessible car confidently, locally and to wider venues

Responsibilities

• Personal care, including organisation of weekly medication.
• Use of commode/shower chair and ceiling track hoist.
• Domestic tasks, including meal preparation.
• Driving to social and medical appointments.
• Empathy and understanding of personal needs and autonomy.
• Collaborate with employer and other personal assistants to form a care team.

Job description

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service is seeking a reliable, flexible Personal Assistant to provide personal care for the employer. Duties include medication organisation, use of a commode/shower chair and ceiling track hoist, meal preparation, and driving to appointments.

The role requires empathy, patience, and the ability to work closely with the employer and other P.A.s to maintain a supportive care team. Alternate weeks, with additional hours as needed.