Personal Care Assistant for a person P/T@ £13.09/hr in Blyth - FTE - £25.5k

UKCIL; Blyth; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A distinguished organization seeks a Personal Care Assistant in Blyth to provide support for an individual coping with specific neuro conditions. The role is part-time, requiring 6 hours weekly to assist with daily living tasks and engagement in recreational activities while ensuring the individual remains active.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday entitlement (pro-rata)

Reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses

Qualifications

• Driver’s license and insurance for business use required.
• Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and personal care for a gentleman with neuro conditions.
• Help with daily living tasks and support in finding new hobbies.

Skills

Punctuality

Caring attitude

Confidentiality

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Personal Care Assistant for a person P/T@ £13.09/hr in Blyth - FTE - £25.5k, Blyth

-

Client:

UKCIL

Location:

Blyth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

7ce29568e3ee

Job Views:

2

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

Job Reference

(b) To provide support and personal care for a young gentleman who suffers from a neuro condition Adrenoleukodystrophy and Young Onset Frontotemporal Dementia, and also epilepsy.

This gentleman is 53 years old, with an 11-year-old daughter and three grown children from a previous marriage. His wife is his main carer but plans to return to part-time work in September.

He needs support with daily living tasks, including personal care, as he struggles with sequencing.

We seek someone who can make him feel comfortable and share his interests, such as outdoor activities, the beach, walking, and football (his favorite team is Newcastle United).

The role involves supporting him to find new hobbies and remain active, as he cannot make these decisions independently. He is described as very calm and has a great personality.

Hours

6 hours per week, scheduled as follows:

• 2 hours on Wednesdays (6:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
• 2 hours on Fridays (morning)
• 2 hours on Saturdays (morning)

Additional hours may be needed to cover support workers’ holidays, with notice provided.

Pay and Benefits

£13.09 per hour. Holiday entitlement is 5.6 weeks per year (pro-rata). Out-of-pocket expenses, such as mileage and activity costs, will be reimbursed. Further details will be provided at interview.

Person Specification

• Punctual and reliable
• Positive and caring attitude
• Respectful of confidentiality

Driver’s license and insurance for business use are required.

This position is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, at the employer's expense.

Services Provided

• Meal preparation
• Personal care
• Social and leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Training

• Safeguarding Adults/Children

Schedule, Pay & Hours

6 hours/week, with specific scheduled times as detailed above. Pay rate is £13.09/hr. Weekly pay approximately £79, monthly and annual figures are proportional based on hours worked.