One to one female care assistant for a lady in Hamsterly Mill £14.00 per hour

UKCIL Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate female care assistant to support a lady with an acquired head injury in her home. This role involves providing personal care, domestic assistance, and companionship, promoting the client's independence. With flexible day and night shifts available, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact in someone's life. Ideal candidates should have a background in care, a genuine passion for helping others, and the ability to drive. Join a supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Qualifications

• Experience in care is required.
• Brain injury experience is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist client with the smooth running of her home.
• Provide meals, personal care, and domestic assistance.
• Accompany client to appointments and social events.

Skills

Care experience

Brain injury experience

Domestic assistance

Personal care

Driving

Job description

One to one female care assistant for a lady in Hamsterly Mill £14.00 per hour - Rowlands Gill - NE39

One to one female personal assistant required for a lady with an Acquired Head Injury, in her own home in Hamsterly Mill (near Rowlands Gill). She is 45 years old, loves watching movies, doing craft and spending time with her family and her dogs.

Brain injury experience is preferred, but not essential however experience in care is required.

Car drivers are essential.

Staff will be employed by the client. Not self-employed. Multiple staff required to cover all available hours.

Day and Night shifts available. Currently three day shifts (9.45 – 6pm) Monday to Sunday, to be filled and five night shifts. The night shifts start at 5.45pm till 10am the following morning. However, there is a period of sleep from midnight to 8am, whilst the client sleeps. Staff need to be on hand to assist the client through the night when needed.

Salary £14.00 per hour. Time and a half for bank holidays.

The main role of the position is to provide assistance, support and encouragement to the client, with the aim of promoting as much independence as possible.

Brief job description

Assist client with the smooth running of her home

Provide domestic assistance

Provide meals for the client

Assist in personal care

Assist the client with shopping

Accompany client to appointments, social events and holidays

Help to care for the client’s pets (dogs)

Full job description will be given at interview. On the job training will be given specific to the client.

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be male/female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4.

Closing date: This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.