Personal Assistant Carer

Centre for Independent Living NI; Ballymoney; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support organization is seeking a part-time support worker in Ballymoney to assist a male with traumatic brain injury. Responsibilities include meal preparation, personal care assistance, and driving to appointments. A full driving license is essential. Ideal candidates should have good communication skills and an interest in keeping active. This role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to make a positive impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in brain injury or complex needs is preferred.
• Willingness to learn and complete training is essential.
• Ability to assist with personal care and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support the individual in daily routines and planning.
• Assist with personal care and meal preparation.
• Drive to appointments and support social engagement.

Skills

Communication Skills

Reliability

Respect for Confidentiality

Comfortable driving wheelchair-accessible van

Awareness of brain injury or disability

Interest in physical activities

Education

Full driving licence

Job description

Are you a social, active and caring person who likes to learn new skills?Then this could be the role for youThis position is to provide support for a male in his twenties who has a traumatic brain injury TBI. A sociable individual who enjoys keeping fit, technology and appreciates a good sense of humor.Requiring the use of a wheelchair-walker (rollator) alongside support to enable him to carry out everyday tasks and to also increase his own independence whilst encouraging his ongoing rehabilitation.Please see responsibilities for a list of various activities, which require assistance within his routine, full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning- maintaining a clean and tidy environment, light cleaning duties, laundry and so on.
• Companionship, effective communication, social skills, and good listening skills.
• Assist in daily planning and time management to support daily routine.
• Preparation of meals, lunch, snacks & shakes.
• Personal care, no hands-on care required, support with shaving and supervision.
• Assistance with computers, typing, and other forms of technology.
• General supervision to ensure safety and reduce risk of falls.
• Support to attend appointments such as dentists, medical appointments, hairdressers & leisure activities, shopping, social outings etc.
• Assistance to attend social and support groups such as brain injury matters etc.
• Attending swimming pool and water-based activities, - able to swim and comfortable in the water. (desirable but not essential)
• Completing home exercise programs, gym programs and specialist anti-gravity treadmill sessions.
• Supporting specialist physical therapy sessions, and hydrotherapy sessions alongside professionals.

Skills and Qualifications

• Must hold a driving licence & be comfortable driving a wheelchair-accessible van and be comfortable driving. Appointments are held in Coleraine, Ballymena, and Belfast.
• Reliable, Punctual, Good Communication Skills and respect for Confidentiality.
• A willingness to learn and complete training.
• Experience within brain injury, complex needs, caring sector, support worker, personal assistant, rehabilitation assistant, personal trainer or similar role/transferable skills will be considered.
• A full driving licence is essential as PA will be required to drive an accessible wheelchair van
• Awareness of brain injury or disability.
• An interest in keeping active, attending gym, pilates or other physical hobbies interests.
• Comfortable in the water and able to swim, to support swimming-based sessions and groups.

Further Information

Location: Ballymoney.AcessNI check required - completed by the employer.Part Time role.Tuesday & Friday 8.30am or 9.30am - 4pm required 13/15 hours - additional hours available.Occasional Saturday shift 5 hours or evening 7pm till 9.30pm any week day and holiday cover.

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 07 Nov 2025