Personal Assistant Carer

halton borough council - Direct Payments Team; Liverpool, Runcorn; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare service in Liverpool seeks a dedicated Personal Assistant Carer to support a 13-year-old girl with complex health needs. The role involves working initially at Alder Hey Hospital and continuing care at the client’s home in Runcorn. Responsibilities include administering medication, providing emotional support, and ensuring overall well-being. Candidates must have experience with complex medical needs and exhibit strong communication skills. This is a flexible role requiring both day and night shifts.

Benefits

5.6 weeks of paid holiday per year

Pension

Ongoing training and support

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting individuals with complex medical needs.
• Willingness to undergo training in specific clinical tasks.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level personal care and emotional support.
• Administer medication and feeds via jejunostomy.
• Assist with moving and handling using a ceiling track hoist.

Skills

Confident in delivering complex care

Strong communication skills

Caring and compassionate

Flexible and reliable

Job description

Job Title

Personal Assistant Carer (PA) – Complex Needs Support (Runcorn / Alder Hey Hospital)

Location

Initially based at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, Liverpool. Ongoing support will transition to the family home in Runcorn and will be based at the hospital for any further admissions.

Hourly Rate

£13.21 per hour

Hours Available

2 posts available: Flexible/to be discussed with employer – 24 hours per week available working nights. Based on 2 x 12 hour waking nights. Initial hours may be less than 24 until client returns home. Please note flexibility with hours is required for this role.

Start Date

Immediate start preferred

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Personal Assistant Carer to join a team of PA’s who support a 13-year-old girl with complex health needs. The role will begin at Alder Hey Hospital and continue at her home in Runcorn once she is discharged.

The role will involve continuing to provide care and support during any hospital admissions and also to provide support to appointments.

This is a 2:1 care role, requiring close collaboration with another carer to ensure the client’s safety, comfort, and well‑being at all times.

The successful candidate must be confident and comfortable working with complex health needs in a high‑dependency care environment. This includes supporting clinical procedures such as jejunostomy feeding, suctioning, seizure management and manual handling using specialist equipment.

Due to the nature of the role, flexibility is essential; the Personal Assistant must be willing to work both day and night shifts and be available to adapt to short‑notice changes in the rota to ensure continuous, high‑quality care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high‑level personal care and emotional support
• Administer medication and feeds via jejunostomy
• Perform NP/oral suction as required
• Seizure and symptom management
• Assist with moving and handling using a ceiling track hoist
• Work both day and night shifts, with flexibility for short‑notice changes
• Maintain a calm, respectful, and professional environment

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience supporting individuals with complex medical needs
• Confidence in delivering complex care
• Willingness to undergo training in specific clinical tasks
• Flexibility (hours may change at short notice)
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
• Strong communication skills and a compassionate, patient approach
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small, consistent care team

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Caring and compassionate
• Patient and consistent
• Resourceful and energetic
• Flexible and reliableGood listener and communicator
• Dedicated to high standards of care
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Punctual and dependable

What We Offer

• £13.21 per hour (paid 4 weekly)
• 5.6 weeks of paid holiday per year
• Pension
• Ongoing training and support tailored to the client’s needs
• A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a young person’s life
• Supportive working environment with a committed care team

To apply for this role you must be eligible to work in the UK and meet all national safeguarding criteria.

The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check paid for by the employer.

Please only apply for this position if you can commit to this job role and the hours requested – no time wasters.