Personal Care Assistant for a gentleman P/T £17.23/hr in Newcastle upon Tyne

UKCIL; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated care provider is seeking a committed Personal Care Assistant in Newcastle upon Tyne to support a gentleman with medical needs, including tracheotomy care and administration of PEG feeding. The ideal candidate will work part-time, covering day and sleep-in shifts, and will be responsible for personal care, meal preparation, and facilitating community access. This rewarding position requires reliability, flexibility, and a positive disposition. Competitive pay rates include £17.23 per hour for day shifts and £12.21 for sleep-in shifts.

Benefits

Out of pocket expenses met by Employer

Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check cost met by Employer

Qualifications

• High degree of initiative and punctuality required.
• Flexible and positive nature essential.

Responsibilities

• Support with moving & handling and transfers with a hoist.
• Assist with personal care activities including showering and dressing.
• Administer medication and manage PEG feeding.
• Provide care for tracheotomy and oral suction.

Skills

Meal Preparation

Personal Care

Domestic Care

Social + Leisure activities

Support to remain independent

Job description

Personal Care Assistant for a gentleman P/T@ £17.23/hr in Newcastle upon Tyne

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 8d1b0d1f

To provide care and support with day shift and sleep-in overnights.

Hello, I am a gentleman with a diagnosis of Transverse Myelitis, and I have a tracheotomy. I live in Ponteland with my wife. I have 1:1 and 2:1 support with a 24/7 care package.

I am looking for an enthusiastic and committed Personal Care Assistant to join my care team to cover a 1 x 12 hour day shift every week and a 1 x 10 hour sleep in every other week. We are looking for someone who is flexible and who is willing to cover for holidays/sickness.

If you would like to work in a rewarding role, I would love to hear from you.

Main Duties

• To support with moving & handling and transfers with a full-bodied hoist for positional changes.
• Personal Care to include, support with showering, bathing and dressing, oral care and toileting
• Support with meals as I have a mashed diet
• Administer medication via a PEG and manage the PEG
• Tracheotomy care and oral suction
• To support to access the local community and assistance via a specialist wheelchair.
• Support to maintain a habitable home.

Essential Criteria:

• Have a high degree of initiative
• Be punctual and reliable
• Be flexible
• Have a happy and positive nature

Rates of pay

Day hours are £17.23 per hour

Sleepin hours £12.21 per hour

Out of pocket expenses will be met by the Employer (excluding travel to and from work). This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and references (Cost to be met by Employer)

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Meal Preparation
• Personal Care
• Domestic Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Training

• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Moving & Handling
• Food Hygiene
• First Aid
• Hand hygiene

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication
• Continence Care
• Catheterisation
• Suction (Nasal/Oral)
• PEG Feeding

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com