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The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust - Sutton
PermanentFull time
Are you interested in joining a stimulating environment that is committed to fulfilling the needs of its staff as well as its patients? If you are, then Day Care Services may be for you. The Olayan unit is a day care facility, providing intravenous chemotherapy and supportive therapies to patients with a wide variety of Solid and Haematological cancers. The unit offers a modern, pleasant environment to ensure comfort and a relaxed setting throughout the patient’s pathway. We are committed to providing the highest quality care and maintaining consistently high standards in a professional and friendly atmosphere. We are looking for a highly motivated, positive senior staff nurse or an experienced band 6 looking to progress. The candidate will need a calm leadership style to support leading and managing a busy day care unit. You will be required to lead a team, manage shifts, and contribute to service improvement in a friendly, supportive day care setting. In return for your commitment, we can provide flexible working patterns to help maintain your work/life balance. We are dedicated to supporting all staff and do so by providing individualised professional development opportunities and excellent staff support facilitation. If you are committed to providing patient focused care and would like to join our team, then we would like to hear from you. • To coordinate and supervise a shift, communicating effectively with members of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality, evidence-led care to patients. • To exercise clinical judgment and decision making about patient needs in terms of long term goals or plans. • To participate fully in the day to day organization and running of clinical trials including the recruitment, education and monitoring of patients entering a clinical trial and liaison as required with trial sponsors. - please could this be removed as not applicable for our area • To assume personal accountability for nursing care delivered to a patient in accordance with the NMC code of conduct. There is an expectation for post holders: • To promote a safe clinical environment for all patients, visitors and staff. • To participate in Trust initiatives around infection control and care quality indicators. • To assist with any local or trust initiatives to ensure the continuous improvement of the quality of services and safeguarding of high standards of care. • To be aware of all hospital policies and procedures and collaborate with other health care professionals to ensure that these are observed. The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital. At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do. At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements. For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification • To complete the first level assessment of patients with cancer and their families to gain an understanding of their physiological, psycho-social, spiritual and cultural needs and to develop a positive, realistic and supportive attitude to ensure that these needs are met. This will include: • Counterchecking patients’ vital signs, blood results, patient body surface area, chemotherapy prescription and consent before administration of treatment. • Educating patients on their treatment such as indications and side effects. • Ensuring necessary medication and follow up appointments are obtained. • To plan, document, deliver and evaluate care plans from admission through to discharge / transfer discussing this with the patient, their family and multi-disciplinary teams and to alert the Sister/Charge Nurse of any changes. • To set goals for each of the identified nursing issues and encourage / teach other nursing staff to do the same. • To help the patient achieve set goals through care planning. This advert closes on Wednesday 26 Aug 2026
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Added on 12 Aug 2026
Save to favouritesUKCIL - Leeds
£13.25 to £13.25 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
46 year old with Spinal Muscular Atrophy requires 28hr care (£13:25/hr in Leeds) - LS25 Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 6e6b8aa6 Personal Specification I'm looking for more than one personal assistant as I need practical support eg. washing, dressing, toileting (inc. suprapubic catheter care), and routine personal care in order to get up and ready for work which starts at 8:30-9:00am. In the evenings, I need support with getting ready for and into bed. Assistance is also required to help me with some household chores. I only need one person per shift so the 28 hours will be split among the personal assistants. Mornings approx. 07:00-10:00 and evenings approx. 20:30/21:00-21:30/22:00. I can be flexible with evening and weekend timings for the right people. Unfortunately, my employer won't let me start any later in the mornings! I am looking for people who possess the right values and qualities and understand the importance of person-centred care. Experience in care and support isn’t essential, but attributes like empathy, enthusiasm, a calm approach, a willingness to learn and adapt, and reliability, are qualities I am looking for. Do you think you could be the right person to help me thrive and enjoy my independence? I would like to hear from you! About me I have Type 2 Spinal Muscular Atrophy. I use a power wheelchair and have ceiling track hoists in my bedroom and bathroom. Experience with working with someone with my condition would be preferred, however full training will be given. No previous medical experience needed, but you must be in good physical condition to sustainably manage daily manual handling requirements. I live in LS25 with my husband and two teenage sons. Ideal Candidate A willingness to be open minded and flexible to changing needs Able to learn/act under instruction is essential Non smoker Armed with a fun sense of humour You will be provided with: Bank holidays paid at time and a half Paid leave Enrolment into a workplace pension A welcoming household with endless supply bad jokes from us all Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check and clearance at my cost. Key Responsibilities Services Meal Preparation Personal Care Domestic Care Support to remain independent Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
Added on 26 May 2026
Save to favouritesUKCIL - Holt
£15.62 to £15.62 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Care Assistant Weekends for Male P/T @ £15.13/hr weekdays £15.62/hr weekends in Holt area Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: d2dcee24 About the role: I am a friendly easy-going man in my 60s living in Weybourne, I am currently looking for a Support Worker(s) to support me within my home and out in the community, to encourage my independence. I have various medical conditions but possess full capacity, so like to be treated as so. I know my own needs so the ability to follow my instructions and good communication, language is essential for this role. I like to have a good rapport with my Support Workers, I also live with my 83-year-old mother, so a rapport with her is extremely important to me. I am looking for extra Support Workers for my team who can support me with all my care and medical needs. I am currently in urgent need of extra cover especially on alternate weekends (daytime) plus some flexibility to assist covering sickness/holiday on weekdays. I also have limited requirements for waking nights available. But I am always interested in additional support options on weekdays, but you would be expected to work at least one shift alternative weekends. The successful candidate(s) will become part of a team, so you will be expected to help to cover holiday and sickness within that where possible. (Please state your availability in your application.) The right candidate will need to be friendly and respectful, experience in a similar role could be beneficial, but this is not an absolute necessity. The right attitude and approach are most important. Full training will be given, which will include suction training and manual handling specific to my requirements. The Support Worker(s) will be responsible to me as their employer. They will be expected to always maintain a professional approach, ensure our working relationship is confidential. Plus remain mindful of my right to dignity and respect. General duties and responsibilities will include: • All personal care • Assistance with medication • Assistance with feeding • Moving and handling, i.e. from bed to wheelchair and around the home, village or elsewhere, I use a track hoist in the home • Domestic tasks around the home as required • Encouraging my independence Additional points to consider: We live in a rural area, so your own methods of transportation are essential. This is a non-smoking household, so I prefer my Support Workers not to smoke or smell of smoke. Respectful smokers/vapers would be accepted, the main concern is that it does not affect their work or my home environment. I expect my employees to be sensible and respectful with their use of mobile phones. With no non-essential calls to be made or taken while engaged in tasks, plus no charging of devices without permission. No uniform is provided, so own clothing choices however I expect my Support Workers to be clean, tidy and presentable at all times. Person specification: Listed below are the skills, competencies and qualities that are essential and desirable for the post. Essential • Good communication skills • Respectful • Trustworthy • Friendly with a good sense of humour • Patient • A degree of flexibility • Own transportation because of location and full driving licence • Clean and tidy in appearance Summary terms and conditions: • The rate of pay for this position £15.62 per hour on weekends £15.13 per hour is paid for any weekday work. • Bank Holidays the rate of pay is £30.26 per hour • There are various weekday and weekend hours available for this position (night and day). Please note your hours of availability when making application. • The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work normally done during 5.6 weeks (statutory entitlement) The post is subject to the following: • Satisfactory DBS check and references from two referees, one of which must be your current or last employer. • Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 3 months Key Responsibilities Services Meal Preparation Personal Care Social + Leisure activities Support to remain independent Training Essential PA Guide Moving & Handling Transportation Full UK driving license Own personal car Medical Safe Administration of Medication Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
Added on 11 Aug 2026
Save to favouritesUKCIL - LEEDS
£12.21 to £12.21 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Care Assistant for a 12 year girl 3 times a week 4pm-7pm@ £12.21/hr in LS6 Leeds Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 7832d4e1 We are looking for an easy going and reliable carer / PA to look after our daughter, and help us to access the community two or three days a week after school. Our daughter is very sociable. She loves to play and go to the park but needs help to do so with her disabilities. Hours are 4pm – 7pm 2 or 3 afternoons a week during term time. We are flexible on which days between Mon - Thurs. We would also like someone who can take on additional hours during the school holidays. Full training will be provided and is paid. You must be available to greet our daughter from the school bus from 4pm at our home in Meanwood (LS6). One of us is generally around as we can work at home. We also have a dog. We are ideally looking for someone with experience working with children with additional needs, for example requiring assistance with mobility, communication, tube feeding (Jej) Carer must be able – or willing to be trained – to take care of our daughter’s daily cares – specifically changing gastric waste bag, hoisting and changing pads. Key Responsibilities Services Personal Care Social + Leisure activities Medical Continence Care Epilepsy Awareness PEG Feeding Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
Added on 27 May 2026
Save to favouritesUKCIL - DURHAM
£13.50 to £13.50 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Care Assistant for a 35 year old disabled man in DH1 area 30 hpw £13.50 per hour Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 9cc979b6 I am a 35 year old disabled man with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and a full-time wheelchair user living in the Carrville area of Durham. I am in the process of looking for an additional Support Worker/Personal Assistant to add to my existing team. The work is for 30 hours per week at £13.50 per hour. I live independently and require help with my personal care, dressing, some light physio work and household work and administering of medication. I use a feeding peg daily and also use a ventilator. I am friendly and easy going with a wide range of interests which include sport, cinema, watching TV, history, cookery, visiting new places and going for coffees. I also enjoy regular poker nights with friends at home. I take part in the sport of Boccia which is a form of bowls for people with a disability and I run my own club in Durham City. I am very interested in watching all sports so a person with similar sporting likes would be an advantage. I have my own wheelchair-adapted vehicle so you would need a full clean driving license. If you are interested please message me for further details and to arrange a visit to discuss the role including the rate of pay, training and the paperwork requirements through the local authority. Full training will be given for the post as stated above. It is important to me to employ the right person with similar interests as myself. Successful applicant will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check, paid for by the employer, prior to commencing work. Key Responsibilities Services Personal Care Domestic Care Social + Leisure activities Support to remain independent Transportation Full UK driving license Medical Safe Administration of Medication Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
Added on 24 Jul 2026
Save to favouritesUKCIL - NORWICH
£17.52 to £17.52 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Personal Care Assistant for a 51 year old woman. P/T@ £17.52/hr in NR7 - FTE - £34.2k Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 63473930 Personal Assistant / Care Worker Advert Norwich only | Regular fixed shifts + flexible cover | £17.52 per hour Cover message to attract serious applicants Please read the full advert before applying. This is a genuine, regular, long-term PA role in Norwich. It includes fixed weekly shifts plus realistic flexible cover availability for sickness and holiday cover within the PA team. Please only apply if you are genuinely available for the shifts and cover you list, are comfortable with personal care, dogs and cats/kittens, and are willing to provide references, complete required checks/training, and attend paid shadowing. Applications that do not answer all screening questions fully will not be progressed. Role summary I am looking for a reliable, experienced female Personal Assistant / care worker to join my existing PA team in Norwich. The role supports my daily health, wellbeing, independence, and routine. This role is funded through Direct Payments and paid into your bank account, with tax and National Insurance deducted at source. This is a serious, ongoing care role for someone seeking a stable, long-term position rather than short-term work for only a few weeks or months. Reliability, honesty about availability, and continuity are essential. About me I am a 51-year-old disabled lady with several long-term health conditions, including autoimmune disorders, ADHD, PTSD, fibromyalgia, connective tissue disorder, adrenal insufficiency, osteoarthritis, pancreatic insufficiency, diverticular disease, pain, fatigue, and mobility difficulties. I use a wheelchair indoors and outdoors. I previously worked in the NHS and still work privately from homfor one afternoon a week, as working gives me purpose and independence. I currently have two friendly mature female cocker spaniels. From 15 August onwards, I will also have two kittens in the home. Applicants must therefore be comfortable working around dogs and cats/kittens and willing to help with them when necessary, especially when my husband is travelling. Assisting with them is part of the established care plan. Role structure: fixed hours and flexible cover • Fixed weekly hours: the regular shifts you agree to take every week. Once agreed, these hours are expected to be treated as a regular commitment. • Flexible additional cover hours: extra hours may be available when other Personal Assistants are on sickness absence, annual leave, or need cover for agreed reasons. • Applicants must be realistic about both fixed weekly availability and cover availability. Please only list days and times you can genuinely attend if offered the role. Hours available • Morning shifts: 9:00am-12:00pm. These include breakfast, personal care, washing/showering, hair washing/drying/styling, dressing, lunch preparation, and support with planning/organising the practical tasks of my day In order to support pacing ang my fatigue levels. This planning support is especially needed while I am waiting for digestion of my breakfast and for the morning medication to start acting and aliviate some of my regular daily pain and my inability to speak and to enunciate words in order to be able to communicate with you and others clearly (this takes a long time to act despite the medication is taken 2 hours before your arrival), coping with associated gastric pain from the digestion of breakfast, and before/after toileting. The role requires patience, discretion, and a calm, practical approach. • Evening shifts: usually around 6:00pm-8:00pm or similar, involving evening personal care preparing for bed with often a strip wash, preparing a fresh hot meal, and helping me settle for the night when appropriate. • Afternoon community access support: usually between 1:00pm-5:00pm (tbc) for a 2-hour shift, to support appointments via wheelchair access with a motability equipped vehicle, for the purpose of social activities, i.e. dog-related outings, or general community access (appointments, coffee shops, clothes or items shopping). • Domestic support: Light cleaning around the home areas I utilise, including bedroom, living room, toilet, shower room, landing, hallway, stairs, etc. You have 2 hours for completing this task, usually on Monday, or Wednesday, Main duties • Personal care, including washing, shower support, dressing/undressing, hair washing, drying, and styling, applications of various diferent treatment bodily creams. • Discreet support around toileting routines and personal care needs. • Meal preparation, including preparing fresh hot meals using HelloFresh-style meal kits due to extremely severe dietary restrictions set my different health conditions (i.e.kidney, pancreas) and serious allergies, including anaphylaxis reaction to capsicum. • Supporting me with wheelchair access and community activities. • Driving my automatic adapted motability vehicle where agreed and appropriate. • Supporting appointments, shopping, and social activities. • Domestic tasks such as putting away the laundry, light cleaning, meal preparation, and household support as adding to the shopping list something you might notice is missing for my care. • Feeding and helping with my dogs, and later kittens, when necessary, especially when my husband is travelling. • Working positively with the existing PA team and communicating through agreed systems and protocols such as WhatsApp, phone calendar, and rota arrangements. Key applicant qualities • Reliable, punctual, and genuinely available for the fixed weekly shifts and flexible cover shifts applied for. • Seeking a stable, long-term PA position, not temporary work for only a few weeks or months. • Experienced in personal care and comfortable supporting dignity, privacy, and independence. Knowledge and experience of what working in a person- centred care realistically means. • Calm, patient, practical, discreet, and able to work sensitively around pain, fatigue, gastric pain, digestion delays, and toileting routines, urgencies and retentions. • Confident preparing fresh hot meals, including meat/fish/non-vegetarian meals unless clearly stated otherwise. • Comfortable around dogs and cats/kittens and willing to help with them and their basic needs when necessary. • Able to work as part of a small PA team with respectful and reliable communication. Knowledge of how to work both independently and cooeratively in a professional manner with colleagues. • Honest about availability, limitations, and anything that may affect attendance. • Willing to provide references details at interview, complete relevant checks DBS, agreement to complete psid training during first month of probation, and attend paid shadowing and review meetings when required Essential requirements You have previous experience carrying out person centred personal care. You are genuinely available for the regular fixed shifts and the flexible cover shifts you apply for. You are willing to provide details of two referees at interview stage, including email and phone contact details. One must be a previous line manager or employer where possible. Please confirm that your referees will be contactable and that you have permission to share their details. You are willing to complete an enhanced DBS check if required, unless you already have a suitable enhanced DBS check dated within the last year. You are willing to complete required training, including manual handling, food handling, health and safety, or other relevant training. You are comfortable with dogs and cats/kittens, as I have two dogs and will have two kittens from 15 August onwards. You can work as part of a small PA team and communicate reliably about sickness, holidays, and shift cover. You are able to use basic technology such as a phone calendar, WhatsApp, and a rota app. You understand that this is a regular, ongoing care role, NOT a casual enquiry or short-term opportunity. I am looking for a PA who is seeking a stable, long-term position and who is interested in building a consistent working relationship over time. Reliability, commitment, and continuity are essential because my care needs depend on regular, dependable support. Pay and conditions • Pay: £17.52 per hour. • Paid shadowing: you will receive paid shadowing with a senior or acting Senior PA before working independently. • Holiday: accrued 5.6 weeks pro rata annual leave. • Probation: 6-month probationary period, which may be extended if needed. • DBS: the role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. • Training: essential training is paid and required for the role. Application questions – Please Answer on Your Cover Letter To be considered, please answer all questions in the cover letter below. Applications that do not cannot genuinely answer these questions fully will not be progressed. Please do not apply if • You cannot commit to regular weekly shifts. • You are only looking for evidence of job-search activity and do not genuinely intend to take the role if offered. • You cannot provide suitable references. • You are uncomfortable with personal care. • You dislike, are uncomfortable around, or are unable to help with dogs and cats, when necessary, especially when my husband is travelling. • You are not willing to communicate reliably about sickness, holidays, and availability. • You are only looking for short-term work for a few weeks or months. Thank you for taking the time to read the advert properly. I value honesty, reliability, kindness, and respectful communication. I look forward to hearing from suitable applicants who are genuinely interested in a stable PA role in Norwich NR7. 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 Understanding challenging behaviour Food Hygiene First Aid Hand hygiene Autism / Aspergers Transportation Full UK driving license Own personal car Can drive a motability equipped car Medical Safe Administration of Medication Continence Care Epilepsy Awareness Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
Added on 31 Jul 2026
Save to favouritesUKCIL - Cambridge
£20 to £20 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Support/Care/PA assistant, 18 Yr male living independently Cambs P/T/ @ £20hr + ovrnts Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 92334b8a Care Worker for Young Male Adult with Complex Health and Learning Needs, Trauma and Demand avoidant Behaviours, and his Therapy Dog. Start January 25 with transition shifts/training in December Interview dates 5th and 6th December Location: Swavesey, Cambridge. Job Type: Part-time with some overnight stays, hours can be flexible - Shift patterns can be flexible, bank, on call and contingency is required. Salary: Very competitive day and night salary for suitable candidate(s) Job Summary: We are looking for a reliable, kind, and fun-loving support worker to provide in-home support for a young adult male with complex additional health and learning needs and occasional behaviour that challenges. He enjoys gaming, drumming, music, socialising and various other activities. He lives in his own home with a therapy dog that plays a key role in his emotional and behavioural well-being. The ideal candidate will have a calm, positive attitude, a good sense of humour, and a passion for helping others live their best life. You will provide person-centred care and support, helping him manage his daily routine and support him in the activities he loves. This role also involves assisting with the care of his therapy dog and working closely with his family and other staff to ensure consistent and high-quality support, predominantly in the comfort of his own home. There are a variety of shifts available and a minimum of two overnight stays per week. Key Responsibilities: Daily Living and Household Support: Help maintain a structured daily routine that promotes his independence and engagement in college and extracurricular activities. Participate with him in activities he enjoys, including gaming, listening to music, and outdoor activities. Accompany him to appointments, therapy sessions, and social outings as needed. Involve and assist him with household tasks such as meal preparation, light cleaning, and laundry in his home. Behavioural and Emotional Support: Manage and de-escalate more challenging behaviours in a calm, supportive manner, following the behaviour management plan. Build a trusting relationship with him to foster emotional well-being and stability. Provide emotional support during difficult moments and offer encouragement to promote his independence and happiness. Therapy Dog Care and Interaction: Assist with the daily care of his therapy dog, including feeding, walking, and grooming. Support the interaction between him and his therapy dog to maximise the therapeutic benefits. Ensure a safe and nurturing environment for both him and the therapy dog in the home. Promoting Interests and Hobbies: Engage him in his favourite activities like gaming, music, and outdoor events, adapting to his preferences and mood. Use your positive attitude and sense of humour to make the home life enjoyable and fulfilling. Encourage social interaction and community involvement to help him live his best life. Crisis Management: Respond effectively to behavioural crises, using therapeutic techniques and de-escalation to ensure safety. Collaborate with Senior Carers and family to adjust care and behaviour management strategies as needed. Communication and Documentation: Maintain open and clear communication with him, his family, and the support team, using appropriate communication methods (verbal and non-verbal). Keep accurate records of all activities, behavioural incidents, and his progress in his home environment. Requirements: Experience and Skills: Proven experience in supporting individuals with complex health and learning needs and understanding of therapeutic approaches. Knowledge of behaviour management techniques. Willingness to engage in activities like gaming, music, and activities to encourage participation and enjoyment. Ability to prepare and cook food safely Qualifications: Experience of working in healthcare or education within the SEN arena Willing to undertake training in managing challenging behaviour, safeguarding, and first aid. Confident to work with dogs is desirable. Experience of working within a team Personal Attributes: Reliable, kind, and patient, with a good sense of humour and a positive attitude. Calm, adaptable, and able to handle challenging situations with confidence. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently in the setting. Desirable: Experience of being with dogs. A shared interest in gaming, music, or activities to connect with him on a personal level. Full driver’s license and access to a vehicle (if required for transportation). Benefits: Very competitive salary based on experience. Ongoing professional development and training opportunities. Flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment. On call opportunities The chance to make a meaningful impact on a young man’s life, helping him live independently in his own home. Blue light card Pension scheme Key Responsibilities Services Meal Preparation Domestic Care Social + Leisure activities Support to remain independent Training Essential PA Guide Safeguarding Adults/Children Moving & Handling Understanding challenging behaviour Food Hygiene First Aid Hand hygiene Autism / Aspergers Transportation Full UK driving license Own personal car Medical Safe Administration of Medication Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
Added on 26 May 2026
Save to favouritesBlue Sky Brokers - Clay Cross, Chesterfield
from £13 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Female PA Support Required Within The Home For Personal/Stoma Care and Support with Building Confidence - 12 Hours Per Week - CC-DCC-001 - Clay Cross, Chesterfield Roles and Responsibilities The PA will be required to provide support with personal care and stoma care. You will be working alongside another PA (double up calls) and working as part of a team of PA's. Support with personal care will require supporting with showering. You will then help the individual back into bed to provide stoma care. this will include keeping the area clean and massaging around the stomach around the stoma bag. The individual requiring support also has a catheter. You will also be required to support the individual with getting into their wheelchair so they are able to move around the home. The individual can sometimes feel overwhelmed and benefits from emotional support. The PA should be able to recognise changes in their mood and identify what may be contributing to these feelings. As a PA you should provide reassurance, encouragement, and a calm approach, helping the individual build their confidence. You will be able to recognise and understand what the individual is able to take in and understand. Support is needed to maintain a clean and hygienic environment, including the bedroom, bathroom and kitchen, to help reduce the risk of infection. Assistance may also be required with shopping and going to the chemist.
Added on 13 Aug 2026
Save to favouritesUKCIL - Leeds
£15.28 to £15.28 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
44 year old with high level Spinal Injury requires 24hr care (Wkends @ £15.28/hr in Leeds) Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: b3657736 UKCIL Job Reference: Must be available to start work from July 2026 onwards 48 hours per month available Weekend availability is essential No previous medical experience needed, but you must be in good physical condition to sustainably manage daily manual handling requirements I need practical support with all daily activities, assistance on trips away, attending social events and whilst at work. Working within an existing team, you'll work up to two 48 hour weekend shifts per month (e.g. Friday 5pm - Sunday 5pm), but also flexible to change on occasion as needed. Emergency cover may at times be needed if another PA is absent or ill. Sleeping nights required (paid at same hourly rate, please do not apply if you're unavailable overnight) and parking available if you need to drive to and from work. Travel expenses will not be covered and you'll need to bring your own food. Must be prepared to work over the Christmas holidays as required. Ideal Candidate: A willingness to be open minded and flexible to changing needs Able to learn/act under instruction is essential A clean driving license held for more than 3 months Able and willing to drive my Motability vehicle Non smoker No allergies to cats Armed with a fun and outgoing sense of humour You will be provided with: your own bedroom, en suite and towels wireless internet access and TV/DVD player tea, coffee and fridge/freezer space for food storage an endless supply of bad jokes from me 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 Hand hygiene Transportation Full UK driving license Can drive a motability equipped car Medical Safe Administration of Medication Continence Care Catheterisation Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
Added on 19 May 2026
Save to favouritesUKCIL - Berwick-upon-Tweed
£14.67 to £14.67 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Personal Care Assistant 30 hr/wk Employed@£14.67/hr- Self-Emp@£18.92 in Berwick-upon-Tweed Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 90639f58 Personal Assistant/Support Worker – Berwick-upon-Tweed 30 hours per week | Monday to Friday, 10am–4pm | Self-Employed Workers welcome to apply We are looking for a patient, reliable and positive Personal Assistant to support a 20-year-old young adult with a learning disability, autism, severe OCD, anxiety, and behaviours that may challenge. The role currently involves supporting attendance at a day service in Berwick on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, with community-based activities on Tuesday and Thursday. As we are currently at the planning stage, we are open to ideas and discussion about how best to structure support and activities to meet his needs. This young man enjoys art, technology, cafés, sensory activities, swimming, walks, museums, travelling and exploring new places. He also enjoys listening to nursery rhymes, ABC songs and familiar music, which help him to relax and regulate. Being in a car is particularly calming and forms an important part of his routine. A calm, relaxed and positive environment is essential. He responds well to humour and enjoys spending time with people who are patient and engaging. However, he also requires clear routines, consistency and a structured approach, supported by a visual timetable or plan to help him feel safe and understand what is happening throughout the day. Communication support is a key part of the role. He uses PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) to support planning and understanding routines. He can use simple words and phrases to communicate, and it is often helpful to write words on the palm of your hand to support understanding and help him express his wishes and choices. He has a severe peanut allergy and carries EpiPens at all times. The successful applicant will need to be confident in understanding allergy risks and following emergency procedures if required. He also has allergies to dust and horses and follows a strict gluten-free and milk-free diet. Essential requirements: Driver with own vehicle Business use insurance Willing and able to understand and follow emergency procedures relating to severe allergies, including the use of EpiPens if required Comfortable supporting someone with complex needs and behaviours that challenge The individual has a severe peanut allergy and carries EpiPens at all times. The successful applicant will need to be confident in understanding allergy risks and following emergency procedures if required. He also has allergies to dust and horses and follows a strict gluten-free and milk-free diet. The successful applicant will need to be calm, understanding and confident supporting someone who can become distressed by unexpected changes, uncertainty or too many decisions. There may be occasions when support is provided in the community on a one-to-one basis, so an awareness of risk, safety and maintaining a supportive environment is important. Experience of autism, learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge would be beneficial. Please note the self-employed rate is £18.92 per hour Key Responsibilities Services Social + Leisure activities Support to remain independent Self Employed Training Essential PA Guide Safeguarding Adults/Children Understanding challenging behaviour Autism / Aspergers Transportation Full UK driving license Own personal car Medical Safe Administration of Medication Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
Added on 24 Jul 2026
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