Personal Care Assistant for a lady P/T £17.52/hr in NR7 - FTE - £34.2k

UKCIL; Norwich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care service provider is seeking a Personal Care Assistant for a lady in Norwich. The role involves providing personal care, preparing meals, and assisting with daily living tasks. Applicants should enjoy working with pets and have experience in personal care. Flexibility in hours is essential, with a pay rate of £17.52 per hour. The position offers a dynamic work environment that embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Must like dogs and cats.
• Full UK driving license and own car required.
• Safe medication administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast and hot meals.
• Assist with personal care tasks.
• Engage in social and leisure activities for the employer.

Skills

Experience in personal care

Experience with cooking

Proficient with Brightr app

Effective communication

Experience working as part of a team

Job description

Personal Care Assistant for a lady P/T @ £17.52/hr in NR7 – FTE – £34.2k

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 55cc0b3c

Are you looking for an exciting role that is fun, diverse, and rewarding?

I am a 50‑year‑old woman with health conditions that need support with daily living and personal care.

I embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures.

As a Personal Assistant, you must be enthusiastic about communicating with and supporting me in a person‑centred manner.

We are looking for a female personal assistant to cover bank hours and provide temporary cover for sickness and holidays on a permanent flexible contract. The role shares a rota with two other assistants and typically covers part of the week, up to nine hours (three days) if a single assistant is absent.

Pay rate: £17.52 per hour.

The required schedule (partial cover for each time):

• Monday: 2¼ hours (PA 1)
• Tuesday: 4½ hours (PA 2)
• Wednesday: 2¼ hours (PA 3)
• Thursday: 2¼ hours (PA 2)
• Friday: 4½ hours (PA 3)
• Saturday: 2¼ hours (PA 3)
• Sunday: 2¼ hours (PA 1)

Evening cover (around 5–5:30 pm, fortnightly):

• Friday: 1½ hours
• Saturday: 1½ hours
• Sunday: 1½ hours
• Monday: 1½ hours

The job entails:

• Preparing breakfast and a hot meal with Hello Fresh
• Assisting with personal care (shower, dressing, hair drying)
• Reminding medication and preparing lunch packages for work
• Engaging in social hours on Tuesday and Friday (crafts, appointments, coffee, etc.)
• Providing weekend evening assistance when husband is away (1½ hours at 5 pm on selected days)

Requirements:

• Must like dogs and cats (I have two cocker spaniels and two cats)
• Experience in personal care
• Experience with cooking
• Full UK driving license and own car (transportation guarantee)
• Safe medication administration
• Proficient with Brightr app (rota) and WhatsApp group communication
• Experience working as part of a team

Key responsibilities:

• Meal preparation
• Personal care
• Domestic care
• Social and leisure activities
• Support to maintain independence

Training will be provided in:

• Essential PA Guide
• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Moving & Handling
• Food Hygiene
• First Aid
• Hand Hygiene

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com.

Interview will be held at my home at mutually convenient times (Monday or Friday afternoon if possible).

Before applying, please answer the following quick questions:

1. How long have you worked as a personal assistant/carer?
2. What do you enjoy most in your job?
3. Tell me about a positive experience with dogs and cats.
4. Tell me about your experience with cooking.
5. How would you describe your personality?
6. What could get in the way of you fulfilling your role?

Thank you for answering these questions. I look forward to meeting you.