Personal Care Assistant – STGTD

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

Job summary

Disability North seeks a compassionate and skilled Personal Care Assistant in Gateshead to support a 57-year-old man with Huntington’s Disease. The role includes providing 24-hour care, managing complex health needs including PEG feeding, and ensuring personal care and medication management. Ideal candidates should have experience in care roles and must hold a valid DBS check.

Benefits

Training provided

5.6 weeks holiday per year

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care roles.
• Must hold DBS checks.
• Must have permission to work in the U.K.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour care for a client with Huntington’s Disease.
• Assist with PEG feeding and personal care tasks.
• Manage medication as per required protocols.

Skills

Compassionate care

Medication management

PEG feeding assistance

Job description

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Personal Care Assistant – STGTD, Gateshead

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Client:

Disability North

Location:

Gateshead, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.07.2025

Expiry Date:

26.08.2025

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Job Description:

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

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.

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

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

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