Personal Care Assistant Personal Care Assistant for a lady who lives in the Trimdon area £13.00[...]

Durham County Council; Trimdon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in the Trimdon area seeks a Personal Care Assistant to support a lady with visual impairment. Duties include assisting with shopping, social and health activities, and various domestic tasks. The role requires 4-6 hours per week, with flexible extra hours available. Experience is preferred, and candidates must pass an enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Experience preferred but not essential.
• Must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Assist with grocery shopping and social activities.
• Support during health and fitness activities.
• Help with reading correspondence and completing odd jobs.

Skills

Support for individuals with visual impairment

Experience with children

Job description

Personal Care Assistant required for a lady who lives in the Trimdon area. 4-6 hours per week and extra hours to cover holidays and other absences. PA is required to provide support to a lady with a visual impairment. Wage rate £13.00 per hour Duties include: Help and support with grocery shopping either online or in supermarket. Help and support getting to and during outdoor activities with eight-year-old son. Support getting to and attending social activities Help and support getting to and attending health and fitness activities. Help reading post and any other information that may be in print and inaccessible. Support with any other shopping. Assistance with odd jobs around the house. Support and assistance when free running guide dog. Assistance on outdoor activities e.g. walks. Assistance to, from and during appointments. Occasional assistance with cleaning and clearing in the house if needed. Assistance with small DIY jobs in the house. Experience preferred but not essential. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check carried out prior to commencement. Services

• Domestic Care
• Social + Leisure activities