Personal Assistant/Night Support Carer x 2/PER42781

Direct Payment Employer; Wales; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A care support provider in Llanfynydd, Carmarthenshire, is seeking a reliable and compassionate Night Support Carer. This role offers an opportunity to provide overnight assistance for an elderly lady with Parkinson’s, ensuring her comfort and safety throughout the night. Candidates should have experience in care roles and possess strong communication and personal care skills. Training will be provided, and a private bedroom will be available during shifts.

Benefits

Private bedroom provided during overnight shifts

Training and guidance provided

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care or support role is desirable.
• Ability to provide patient, gentle, and respectful personal care.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and able to respond promptly when needed during the night.
• Basic food preparation skills.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bedtime routine including helping her to undress and settle into bed.
• Remain on-site overnight with access to a separate bedroom to rest.
• Be available to provide assistance during the night for safe bathroom trips.
• In the morning, assist her with washing, dressing, and getting ready for the day.
• Prepare and serve breakfast and sandwiches for her lunch.

Job description

Schedule and Location

3 nights a week (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) – 10.30pm to 6.30am at £13.50 per hour; 4 nights a week (Mon, Tue, Wed and Thurs) 10.30pm to 6.30am at £13.50 per hour. Location: Llanfynydd, Carmarthenshire

Role Overview

We are seeking a reliable, compassionate Night Support Carer to provide overnight assistance and support for an elderly lady with Parkinson’s. The role involves ensuring her comfort, safety, and well-being throughout the night.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with bedtime routine at 10.30 PM, including helping her to undress and settle into bed.
• Remain on-site overnight with access to a separate bedroom to rest.
• Be available to provide assistance during the night, particularly for safe bathroom trips, ensuring she does not fall (an alarm bell will be fitted in her bedroom to alert you when needed).
• In the morning, assist her with washing, dressing, and getting ready for the day.
• Prepare and serve breakfast (coffee, yogurt with fruit and honey, and toast with banana). Carer is welcome to join for breakfast.
• Prepare sandwiches for her lunch before the end of the shift.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a care or support role is desirable.
• Ability to provide patient, gentle, and respectful personal care.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and able to respond promptly when needed during the night.
• Basic food preparation skills.
• Good communication skills.

Additional Information

• A private bedroom will be provided for the carer during overnight shifts.
• Training and guidance regarding her specific needs will be given.

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS): A DBS/criminal record check will require to be undertaken for this post. This will be completed on acceptance of job offer.

“This position was posted by the Direct Payments Support service on behalf of the Direct Payment Recipient. The Direct Payment Recipient is the employer. They hold all the employer’s responsibilities associated with this role. Carmarthenshire County Council supports them to fulfil their employer obligations.”

If interested, please get in touch!