Personal Care Assistant for a lady, north of Alnwick. Weekends £16.41 p/h

TN United Kingdom; Alnwick; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Personal Care Assistant to support a female client with Batten's disease. This role requires weekend availability, working in a small village north of Alnwick. You will provide essential personal care, assist with daily living activities, and ensure the client's safety and comfort. Ideal candidates will have a caring nature, respect for confidentiality, and a full UK driving license. Join a compassionate team where your contributions will make a significant difference in someone’s life.

Qualifications

• Experience in homecare preferred, particularly with personal care.
• Training in medication administration and health safety will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support for daily living activities.
• Administer medication and assist with meal preparation.

Skills

Homecare experience

Medication administration

Personal care assistance

Punctuality

Confidentiality respect

Education

Full UK driving license

Training in medication safety

Job description

Personal Care Assistant for a lady, north of Alnwick. Weekends £16.41 p/h, Alnwick

This job involves supporting a female client with Batten's disease, a progressive illness, in a small village approximately 15 minutes north of Alnwick. The role requires weekend work, with calls scheduled around 8:30/9 am to 5:30/6 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Each call lasts 2 hours, and you will work with a second carer. There is also potential for additional hours during weekdays to cover other carers' holidays.

Main duties include:

• Providing all elements of personal care, including support with activities of daily living, using a mobile hoist, and assisting with repositioning, as the client cannot see, communicate, or move independently.
• Supporting with a pureed diet, meal preparation, feeding, and drinking, especially around choking risks.
• Administering medication via PEG and completing relevant documentation.
• Assisting with general tasks such as laundry, bed changes, ensuring the wet room is clean and safe, and supporting hospital appointments.

Requirements:

• Homecare experience preferred.
• Honest, reliable, and caring nature.
• Punctuality and trustworthiness.
• Respect for confidentiality.

Additional information:

• An Enhanced DBS check and references are required.
• Training in health and safety, moving & handling, safeguarding, food hygiene, first aid, and medication administration will be provided.

Essential qualifications include a full UK driving license and own vehicle, along with training in medication safety, continence care, epilepsy awareness, PEG feeding, and other relevant areas.