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UKCIL; Haltwhistle; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

UKCIL is hiring Personal Assistants in Haltwhistle to support a young lady with Global Development Delay. This rewarding role involves personal care, meal prep, and helping maintain independence within the community. You will work as part of a rota across evenings and weekends, with shifts including sleep-ins.

We value patient, caring, and reliable team members who have 1:1 support experience and a willingness for long-term commitment. A full UK driving license and own car are preferred.

Qualifications

• Patient, caring and reliable.
• Confident supporting individuals with disabilities.
• Experience in 1:1 support preferred.
• Willing to commit to a long-term role.
• Safety-conscious and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and domestic support.
• Meal preparation.
• Support to maintain independence.
• Assist social and leisure activities with the individual (gym, cinema, meals out).
• Community access and participation support.
• Medication support.
• Moving & Handling assistance.

Skills

Patient

Caring

Reliable

1:1 support

Long-term role

Safety-conscious

First aid training

Tools

First aid training

Job description

Personal Assistant (PA) Opportunities – Haltwhistle £14.67 per hour 20 and 35 hrs

Make a real difference every day

Pay Rate: £14.67 per hour

Hours Available:

• Full-Time: 35 hours per week
• Part-Time: 20 hours per week

About the Role

We are looking for dedicated and compassionate Personal Assistants to support a young lady living in the Haltwhistle area who has a diagnosis of Global Development Delay. This is a rewarding opportunity to help someone maintain independence, pursue their interests, and live a full and active life within the community.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Personal care and domestic support
• Meal preparation
• Support to remain independent
• Social and leisure activities (gym, swimming, cinema, meals out)
• Community access and participation
• Medication support
• Moving & handling

You’ll play a vital role in ensuring safety, as this individual always requires supervision.

About the Individual

• Lives independently with family and a support team
• Attends a day service 4 days per week (9am–3:30pm)
• Enjoys cooking, art, music and trying new activities
• Loves being social and out in the community

What We’re Looking For

• Patient, caring, and reliable
• Confident supporting individuals with disabilities
• Happy to undertake repetitive tasks
• Experienced in 1:1 support (preferred)
• Committed to a long-term role
• Proactive and safety-conscious always

Working Pattern

You will work as part of a rota alongside a team of PAs.

Weekday Shifts (Tues–Fri)

• 3:30pm – 10:00pm
• 10:00pm – 7:00am (Sleep-in)
• 7:00am – 9:00am

Weekend Shifts (Sat–Mon)

• 7:00am – 10:00pm
• 10:00pm – 7:00am (Sleep-in)

Includes evenings, mornings, and sleep-ins

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay
• Meaningful, rewarding work
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference

If you’re ready to support someone to live their best life, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Meal Preparation
• Personal Care
• Support to remain independent

Training

• Essential PA Guide
• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Moving & Handling

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication