Personal Care Assistant - STGTD


Company:	Disability North
Salary:	from £14.46 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Gateshead
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Aug 2026
Closing date:	23 Sept 2026

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Summary

Location: Gateshead

Hours: 32 hours per week – day shift over 4 days. Must be willing to cover day/night shift for holiday/sick cover.

Rate of Pay: £14.46 per hour (with double pay for public holidays)

Training Provided: Yes

DBS Checks: Required

Special Requirements: PEG Feeding Assistance

Extra shifts available

5.6 weeks holiday per year

Job Description:

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.

For further details please see the Job description

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.

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

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