Personal Care Assistant - STGTD

Disability North; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Gateshead is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Assistant to provide critical support for a 57-year-old man with Huntington’s Disease. Responsibilities include PEG feeding assistance, medication management, and overall personal care. Candidates must have the right to work in the U.K. and pass DBS checks. This role offers a part-time position of 26 hours per week with competitive pay.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday per year

Training Provided

Qualifications

• Must have permission to work in the U.K.
• DBS checks are required.
• Experience with complex healthcare needs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour care for a man with Huntington’s Disease.
• Support with personal care and medication management.
• Assist with PEG feeding.

Skills

Compassionate care

PEG feeding assistance

Medication management

Job description

Overview

Location: Gateshead

Hours: 26 hours per week. Extra shifts available

Rate of Pay: £13.41 per hour (with double pay for public holidays)

Training Provided: Yes

DBS Checks: Required

Special Requirements: PEG Feeding Assistance

Holidays: 5.6 weeks holiday per year

Responsibilities

We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Personal Care Assistant to provide 24-hour care for a 57-year-old man with Huntington’s Disease. The individual requires support with complex needs, including PEG feeding, personal care, and medication management. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on the quality of life of someone with complex healthcare needs.

Additional Information

Candidates that do not live locally will be required to drive due to start/finish times of shifts.

This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

Requirements and Qualifications

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.

DBS checks are required.

Special Requirements: PEG Feeding Assistance