Female Home Carer / Personal Assistant

Anderson Wright Consulting; Bangor; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave + bank holidays

Mileage allowance

DBS check provided

Training provided

Supportive care team

One-to-one care

Job summary

Anderson Wright Consulting in Bangor, Gwynedd, is seeking a Female Private Carer / Personal Assistant to support a wheelchair‑dependent lady at home. Full‑time (36 hours) or part‑time (16–24 hours) roles with pay £14.00–£15.00 per hour and double pay on bank holidays.

You’ll provide personal care, meal preparation, housekeeping and driving the client’s adapted vehicle, working in a small, supportive team. Full training is provided, and weekend/night shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Full training provided
• Prior care experience desirable but not essential
• Willingness to learn and adapt to client needs

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care (washing, bathing, dressing) and continence care
• Preparing meals and assisting at mealtimes
• Supporting with general household duties and maintaining a comfortable home
• Providing practical assistance with daily activities and independence
• Driving the client’s adapted vehicle when required
• Working with a small care team and following a rota including some weekends/overnight shifts

Skills

Full, clean UK driving licence

Access to own car

Willingness to drive adapted vehicle

Personal care

Flexible weekends/overnight

Job description

Female Private Carer / Personal Assistant - Bangor, Gwynedd

Location:Bangor, Gwynedd

Salary:£14.00-£15.00 per hour | Double Pay on Bank Holidays

Hours:Full-Time (36 hours) or Part-Time (16-24 hours)

Job Type:Permanent | Full-Time & Part-Time Positions Available

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Our client is a wheelchair-dependent lady with a spinal injury who lives independently at home with her children. She requires dedicated Personal Assistants to provide practical, personal and household support, enabling her to maintain her independence and enjoy everyday family life.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys helping others and wants to make a genuine difference in a supportive, family-oriented environment.

Previous care experience is desirable but not essential, as full training and ongoing support will be provided.

The Role

Working as part of a small, established team, you will provide personalised, one-to-one support tailored to our client's individual needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with personal care, including washing, bathing, dressing and continence care
• Preparing meals and providing assistance at mealtimes
• Supporting with general household duties and maintaining a comfortable home environment
• Providing practical assistance with everyday activities
• Supporting our client's independence, dignity and personal choices
• Driving our client's adapted vehicle when required
• Working collaboratively with other members of the care team
• Following an agreed rota, including some weekends and occasional overnight shifts

Hours & Pay

Full-Time:36 hours per week

Part-Time:16-24 hours per week

Pay Rates:

• Monday to Friday (7am-8pm):£14.00 per hour
• Saturday andSunday (8am-8pm):£15.00 per hour
• Sleep Hours:£12.71 per hour
• Bank Holidays:Double Pay

Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities are available, with shifts arranged on a rota basis.

Benefits

• 5 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays
• £0.25 per mile mileage allowance
• Employer-funded DBS check
• Full training provided
• Ongoing guidance and support
• Friendly, established and supportive care team
• Rewarding one-to-one care environment
• Opportunity to build a meaningful, long-term working relationship

About You

We are looking for someone who is naturally caring, patient and dependable, with a positive attitude and a genuine commitment to supporting independent living.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be compassionate, friendly and respectful
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be reliable, punctual and trustworthy
• Respect confidentiality, dignity and personal independence
• Be comfortable supporting personal care and everyday family life
• Work well independently and as part of a small team
• Be flexible to work some weekends and occasional overnight shifts
• Be willing to undertake training and develop new skills

Essential Requirements:

• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Access to your own car
• Willingness and ability to drive the client's adapted vehicle
• Comfortable providing personal and intimate care
• Previous experience insupport work would be advantageous, although applicants without experience are encouraged to apply.

Why Apply?

Unlike many traditional care roles, this position offers the opportunity to provide consistent, personalised support to one individual in her own home.

You will become part of a small, supportive team where your contribution is valued and where you can genuinely see the positive impact of your work.

Whether you are an experienced Care Assistant looking for a more personal and rewarding role, or someone considering a career in care for the first time, we would welcome your application.

This position is advertised for female applicants due to the intimate personal care requirements of the role, where a lawful occupational requirement applies under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010