Personal Care Assistant for a mature adult 22 hr/wk £13.74/hr in Hexham - FTE - £26.8k

Indus Paper Boards Pvt Ltd; Hexham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Personal Care Assistant to provide compassionate support for a mature adult in the Hexham area. This role involves assisting with personal care, ensuring safety during transfers, and promoting independence through social activities. The ideal candidate will be calm, reliable, and possess a caring nature, with a strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality. Training will be provided to equip you with the necessary skills to succeed in this rewarding position. If you are passionate about making a difference in someone's life, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Enhanced DBS check covered by employer

Training in health and safety

Training in moving and handling

First Aid training provided

Qualifications

• Experience in health & social care is desirable, especially with physical and mental health needs.
• Calm, patient, and understanding personality is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support hoist transfers and personal hygiene.
• Assist with continence care and showering.
• Engage in social and leisure activities.

Skills

Calmness

Patience

Reliability

Caring attitude

Punctuality

Confidentiality

Initiative

Experience in health & social care

Job description

Personal Care Assistant for a mature adult 22 hr/wk@ £13.74/hr in Hexham - FTE - £26.8k

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 33554f57

Family is looking for carers who can support an older gentleman in the Bellingham area. They are recruiting a team of carers to support him within the family home. The gentleman has Motor Neuron Disease (MND), hypertension, and reduced mobility, which increases his fall risk. He enjoys watching TV, rugby, rowing, and listening to classical music.

Hours of work: 22 hours per week, including day, evening, and weekend calls, three times daily, seven days a week.

Days and times: To be discussed at interview.

Rate of Pay: £13.74 per hour

Location: Bellingham area

Main Duties: Supporting hoist transfers, personal hygiene, continence care, showering while helping to reduce fall risk, and providing cover during holidays and sickness.

Personal Specification:

• Calm, patient, and understanding
• Honest, reliable, and caring
• Punctual, trustworthy, and respects confidentiality
• Positive and outgoing personality
• Ability to follow instructions and use own initiative
• Experience in health & social care desirable, especially with physical and mental health needs

Further Information: An Enhanced DBS check is required (cost covered by employer).

Training: Training in health and safety, moving and handling, medication awareness, and client-specific care will be provided and required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Personal Care
• Social and leisure activities
• Supporting independence

Training Provided:

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

Medical Responsibilities:

• Continence Care
• Catheterisation

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com.