Complex Personal Care Assistant for lady in Dewsbury (Nights) @£13/hr - FTE £25.4K

TN United Kingdom; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a compassionate and skilled Personal Care Assistant to provide dedicated support to a young lady in Dewsbury. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful 1:1 care, including assistance with daily tasks and complex medical procedures. You will join a supportive team, gaining valuable skills in a nurturing environment. With flexible shifts and the chance to make a real difference in someone's life, this position is perfect for those who are kind-hearted and eager to learn. If you are ready to embrace new challenges and contribute positively, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Casual dress

On-site parking

Statutory holiday entitlement

NEST pension scheme (optional)

Qualifications

• Seeking a motivated, organized, and friendly individual with excellent communication skills.
• Experience with personal care and complex medical tasks is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily tasks like washing, dressing, and meal prep.
• Provide complex medical care including JEJ tubes and injections.

Skills

Excellent English communication

Active listening

Flexibility

Reliability

Sense of humor

Education

Minimum 6 months care experience

Experience with complex tasks (JEJ, PEG, Injections)

Tools

First Aid training

Food Hygiene training

Safeguarding training

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Complex Personal Care Assistant for lady in Dewsbury (Nights) @£13/hr - FTE £25.4K, Dewsbury

Client: UKCIL

Location: Dewsbury, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 622c1a8319cf

Job Views: 7

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Do you enjoy spending 1:1 time caring for others? Are you kind, caring, compassionate and friendly? Are you a student nurse, doctor, paramedic etc or newly qualified and want a chance to experience complex medical care including central lines etc? Do you enjoy new challenges including learning new skills? - If so, please keep reading and apply!

I am a young lady living in Earlsheaton, Dewsbury with complex medical conditions requiring skilled and dedicated care assistants. Despite my challenges, I enjoy life to the fullest!

If you work for me, you will assist with daily tasks like washing, dressing, meal prep, and more advanced procedures such as JEJ tubes, injections, syringe drivers, and IV line care (training provided). You will also chat, participate in hobbies like baking, knitting, fused glass making, and more.

While I need significant help, I value independence. You will be trained and guided in all tasks. There will be downtime when I sleep or relax, and you may also be asked to engage in activities like watching TV or chatting.

You will join a wider team of PAs, gaining new skills and hobbies from me, such as knitting, glass-making, and baking, which you can sample!

This role is highly varied, providing 1:1 support to make a real difference.

Pay & Shifts:

• Pay is £13/hr, increasing to £13.50 after training, with annual raises.
• Shifts are scheduled via rota, with paid breaks. Rota is prepared one month in advance; holiday requests require one month’s notice.
• Main shift times: Night Shift 10pm-10am
• You will work 3 shifts per week (36 hrs), with options for extra shifts, especially during holiday cover.

Positions available: 3 nights/week; other role: 1-2 shifts/week (days & nights)

Additional info: Statutory holiday entitlement, NEST pension scheme (optional), start ASAP.

Candidate Profile:

Seeking a motivated, organized, outgoing, and friendly individual with excellent English communication skills. Good conversation, sense of humor, active listening, and similar interests are valued. Flexibility, reliability, respectfulness, and a driver’s license are preferred.

Requirements:

• Minimum 6 months care experience
• Experience with complex tasks (JEJ, PEG, Injections)
• Female (due to personal care duties)

Training is mandatory, and availability for training days is required.

Job Details:

• Type: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
• Pay: £13/hr
• Expected hours: at least 24/week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• On-site parking

Physical Setting:

Homecare

Shift:

12-hour night shifts

Work Days:

Monday to Friday

Application Questions:

• Availability to start?
• Visa status and restrictions?
• DBS check on update service?
• Ability to work 10pm-10am shifts?

Experience:

Home care: 1 year preferred

Work Authorization:

United Kingdom (required)

Services:

• Meal Preparation
• Personal Care
• Domestic Care
• Social & Leisure activities
• Support for independence

Training:

• Essential PA Guide
• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Moving & Handling
• Food Hygiene
• First Aid
• Hand hygiene
• Autism / Aspergers

Transportation:

• Full UK driving license
• Own car
• Motability-compatible vehicle

Medical:

• Medication administration
• Continence care
• Catheterisation
• PEG Feeding

Schedule & Pay:

36 hours/week, £13/hr, with detailed schedule info provided.