Personal Care Assistant £18.40 p/h -24 hours p/w – Rolling 4-Week R – Cramlington
Employer:
UKCIL
Location:
CRAMLINGTON, NE23
Pay:
£18.40 to £18.40 per hour
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Disability Confident:
No
Closing Date:
18/09/2026
About this job
Personal Care Assistant £18.40 p/h -24 hours p/w
- Rolling 4-Week R
Reference: d27a2c68 Following successful completion of training and probation period, we are offering a permanent 24-hour contract
Driver
You must be confident driving my adapted automatic Mercedes Sprinter van.
No perfume, aftershave, or scented products can be worn while on shift due to a life‑threatening allergy.
Female Personal Assistant
With a minimum of one year’s experience providing physical hands on care.
About Me I’m Mel, a vibrant 36-year‑old student teacher, currently studying the second year of a part‑time PGCE in Primary Education, after previously graduating with a degree in Biology.
I’m recruiting the final two full‑time Personal Assistants to complete my fantastic care team.
I’m looking for someone who can support me on my exciting journey towards becoming a primary school teacher while helping me maintain an active, independent, and meaningful life despite my complex health conditions.
You will be required to assist me physically, but not be my voice or my brain.
I remain actively involved in directing all of my own care, studies, and managing my home, placements and daily life.
About the Role No two days are the same!
This role offers the opportunity to learn new skills, take part in exciting adventures, and hopefully share plenty of laughter along the way.
Responsibilities
- Providing personal and complex medical care
- Preparing nutritious meals suitable for my many allergies and intolerances
- Supporting daily essential physiotherapy routines and mobility needs
- Assist discretely during school placements and daily activities
- Supporting me to be able to have an active social life: including trips to the cinema, theatre, live music events, restaurants, and regular nights out in Newcastle
- Enabling me to partake in my hobbies, including my love of nature: walks with my family pet/future service dog (must be comfortable around dogs as I’m getting a medical alert dog in the near future), stargazing late at night, dolphin spotting during nice weather, crafting, baking and spending time with my family
- Promoting independence while providing discreet support when required
- Being able to use your initiative to complete tasks on your own when I’m unwell/in bed
Physical Requirements
- Push a manual wheelchair
- Assist with fastening braces tightly and using slide sheets safely
- Get up and down from the floor when required
- Support with daily physiotherapy exercises
- Safely operate wheelchair clamps and transport me into my van and to my destination safely and carefully
Part of the role involves accompanying me during school placements, where you will remain nearby and provide discreet support should any care or medical needs arise.
The ideal candidate will fit seamlessly into my routines, respect my independence and choices, and provide reliable support both at home and in the community.
Health & Safety Requirements
- No smoking
- No perfume, aftershave, or scented products
- No long or false nails
- No rings, watches, or hand jewellery while on shift
Contract Details Location: Cramlington, Northumberland Pay: £18.40 per hour 24-hour position Friday day shift 8am-8pm Sunday night shift 8pm – 8am Monday However, during induction period hours would be different to allow for training to be completed.
Further details to be discussed at interview If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference, learn new skills, support an ambitious future teacher, and become part of a fantastic team, I’d love to learn more about you.
I can’t wait to meet you!
Key Responsibilities
- Services
- Meal Preparation
- Personal Care
- Domestic Care
- Social + Leisure activities
- Support to remain independent
- Training
- Essential PA Guide
- Safeguarding Adults/Children
- Moving & Handling
- Food Hygiene
- First Aid
- Hand hygiene
- Transportation
- Full UK driving license
- Can drive a motability equipped car
- Medical Safe Administration of Medication
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