Personal Care Assistant / Support Worker

UKCIL Ltd; Yarm; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

UKCIL Ltd in Yarm is seeking a part-time Care Assistant to support a gentleman living with dementia. You will provide friendly, compassionate care and help with daily routines, encouraging participation in light activities and gentle exercises.

The role requires warmth, patience, and reliability. Monday to Friday, 2.5 hours per day, paid at £12.71 per hour. Previous dementia experience is helpful but not essential; a caring, proactive attitude matters most.

Qualifications

• Empathetic and confident approach to care.
• Responsible and capable of using initiative in day-to-day care.
• Motivating and upbeat, encouraging participation in routines.
• Trustworthy, reliable, and sensitive with a caring attitude.
• Able to suggest stimulating activities such as gentle exercises or walks.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate support to a gentleman living with dementia.
• Assist with daily routines and activities to promote comfort and independence.
• Encourage participation in light exercises and short walks where able.
• Ensure safety, dignity, and respectful communication at all times.

Skills

Empathy

Initiative

Reliability

Engagement

Encouragement

Job description

Care Assistant for a gentleman P/T@ £12.71/hr in Yarm - PTE - Yarm - TS15

We are looking for a friendly, encouraging, and reliable carer to support a gentleman living with dementia. The ideal candidate will bring warmth, patience, and positive energy to help him engage comfortably in his daily routines.

About the Role

We are seeking someone who is:

• Empathetic and confident, able to gently redirect and reassure the client when needed.
• Responsible and capable of using their initiative, making thoughtful, independent decisions in day-to-day care.
• Motivating and upbeat, encouraging participation in routines, activities, and light exercises.
• Trustworthy, reliable, and sensitive, with a caring and respectful approach at all times.
• Able to suggest stimulating activities such as simple physical exercises (e.g., ball games to promote movement) and short walks, depending on ability.

Knowledge or previous experience supporting individuals with dementia or Parkinsons is helpful but not essential—a compassionate nature and willingness to engage meaningfully are what matter most.

Hours

• Monday to Friday
  2.5 hours per day

If you are a supportive, proactive person who enjoys making a positive difference in someone's day, we’d love to hear from you.