Personal Assistant Carer
| Company: | halton borough council - Direct Payments Team |
|---|---|
| Salary: | from £13.71 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Runcorn, WA7 6BH |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 7 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 29 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Job Title: Personal Assistant Carer (PA) – Complex Needs Support (Runcorn / Alder Hey Hospital)
Location: Regular support will be based in the family home in Runcorn and will require support to be based at the hospital (usually Alder Hey) for any admissions.
Hourly Rate: £13.71 per hour
Hours Available: Exact times of shift to be discussed with employer.
2 posts available:
36 Hours per week (Days and Nights)
Working 2 x 12 hour days and 1 x 12 hour waking night
26 Hours per week plus recurring 10 hours overtime to increase the post to 36 hours per week (Days)
Working 3 x 12 hour days
(Please note: The successful candidate will normally work 36 hours per week; however, only 26 hours are contractually guaranteed. The additional 10 hours are available to meet current service requirements and may be reduced or withdrawn in the future following consultation)
Please note flexibility with hours is required for this role.
Due to the nature of this role involving personal care, an occupational requirement applies, and we are seeking a female care worker in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Start Date: Immediate start preferred
About the Role:
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Personal Assistant Carer to join a team of PA’s who support a 14-year-old girl with complex health needs. The role will begin at Alder Hey Hospital and continue at her home in Runcorn once she is discharged.
The role will involve continuing to provide care and support during any hospital admissions and also to provide support to appointments.
This is a 2:1 care role, requiring close collaboration with another carer to ensure the client’s safety, comfort, and well-being at all times.
The successful candidate must be confident and comfortable working with complex health needs in a high-dependency care environment. This includes supporting clinical procedures such as jejunostomy feeding, suctioning, seizure management and manual handling using specialist equipment.
Due to the nature of the role, flexibility is essential; the Personal Assistant must be willing to work both day and night shifts and be available to adapt to short-notice changes in the rota to ensure continuous, high-quality care.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide high-level personal care and emotional support
• Administer medication and feeds via jejunostomy
• Perform NP/oral suction as required
• Seizure and symptom management
• Assist with moving and handling using a ceiling track hoist
• Work both day and night shifts, with flexibility for short-notice changes
• Maintain a calm, respectful, and professional environment
Essential Requirements:
• Previous experience supporting individuals with complex medical needs
• Confidence in delivering complex care
• Willingness to undergo training in specific clinical tasks
• Flexibility (hours may change at short notice)
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
• Strong communication skills and a compassionate, patient approach
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small, consistent care team
Essential Skills and Attributes:
• Caring and compassionate
• Patient and consistent
• Resourceful and energetic
• Flexible and reliable
• Good listener and communicator
• Dedicated to high standards of care
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Punctual and dependable
What We Offer:
• £13.71 per hour (paid 4 weekly)
• 5.6 weeks of paid holiday per year
• Pension
• Ongoing training and support tailored to the client’s needs
• A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a young person’s life
• Supportive working environment with a committed care team
To apply for this role you must be eligible to work in the UK and meet all national safeguarding criteria.
The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check paid for by the employer.
Please only apply for this position if you can commit to this job role and the hours requested - no time wasters.
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