Mon-Friday - Female Personal Care Support for a lady P/T 26.5 hours @ £14.67/hr in Norham
UKCIL - Berwick-upon-Tweed
£14.67 to £14.67 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Mon-Friday - Female Personal Care Support for a lady P/T 26.5 hours @ £14.67/hr in Norham Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 7c4c765e Location: Norham Area Rate of Pay: £14.67 Hours: 20 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Additional hours may be available to cover holidays and occasional weekends About the Role We are seeking a reliable, friendly, and flexible female Personal Assistant to support an adult client with daily living and community activities. The successful applicant will provide practical support, personal care, and companionship, enabling the client to live independently and engage in the community. Weekly Hours & Schedule 9-12:30 Monday 10-11:30 Tuesday 9-12:30 Wednesday 10-4 Thursday Friday 10-1:30 Can be flexible for the right person. Duties May Include • Personal care including bathing and showering • Preparing meals and drinks • Medication support • Cleaning bathroom, kitchen, and bedroom • General household tasks • Supporting access to the community • Pushing a wheelchair when required • Befriending and social support Essential Requirements ✅ Female applicant only (due to personal care needs) ✅ Driver with access to a car ✅ Physically able to manage and push a wheelchair when needed ✅ Ability to work well with others ✅ Flexible and adaptable approach to duties ✅ Willingness to cover holidays of other staff (occasional weekend availability may apply) Additional Information • No age restriction; however, life experience is preferred • Full training can be provided where necessary If you are caring, dependable, and looking for a rewarding role supporting independence, we would love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Services Meal Preparation Personal Care Domestic Care Social + Leisure activities Support to remain independent Training Essential PA Guide Safeguarding Adults/Children Food Hygiene Transportation Full UK driving license Own personal car Medical Safe Administration of Medication Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
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Band 5 Staff Nurse Critical Care Harefield Hospital | Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust - Harefield
£36,943 - £44,900 p.a. Inclusive of Outer London Weighting (If part time Pro rata)
PermanentPart time
This advert is open to all applicants with an active Nursing and Midwifery Council Personal Identification number (PIN) (this refers to an NMC Pin identification that allows you to work as a registered nurse/midwife in the UK. This does not includethePersonal reference number (PRN)when you apply pre-OSCE application). If you have a PRN number onlyplease do not applyfor this post. You can contact Capital Nurse or Capital Midwife (https://www.capitalnurselondon.co.uk/be-a-london-nurse/agencies/) to find out details on how to apply for International Nurse or Midwifery jobs • The post holder will work under the guidance of the Sister/Charge nurse and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining excellent standards of nursing care and staff development, as part of the ward team. • To assist in the continuing professional development and overall performance of learners and junior staff in the clinical area. • The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care with the guidance and support of more senior staff. • To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover according to experience for any area specified. The post holder will be accountable for their nursing practice, adhere to the policies and protocols of the Trust and the NMC. He/she will have a responsibility for their own personal and professional development. Please refer to job description. Patient/customer care (both direct & indirect • Seeking advice/guidance as necessary: • Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care, actively seeking evidence based practice which will improve the quality of care and meeting the needs of the patients. • A holistic approach to caring should be planned that will include the appropriate level of physiological, pathological, spiritual, socio-economical and cultural aspects which influence the care of clients within your specific speciality. • Implement a nursing plan for an assigned group of patients indicating assessment and re-assessment formulated for individual care pathways and discharge planning Join Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, one of the UK’s busiest and most successful foundation trusts. We are a family of five renowned hospitals—Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton, and Harefield—with a long and proud history of high-quality care, clinical excellence, research, and innovation. Our values are at the heart of our culture and guide how we work: • Caring: We put patients first. • Ambitious: We innovate and strive for excellence. • Inclusive:We respect each other and work collaboratively. Patient/customer care (both direct & indirect • Seeking advice/guidance as necessary: • Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care, actively seeking evidence based practice which will improve the quality of care and meeting the needs of the patients. • A holistic approach to caring should be planned that will include the appropriate level of physiological, pathological, spiritual, socio-economical and cultural aspects which influence the care of clients within your specific speciality. • Implement a nursing plan for an assigned group of patients indicating assessment and re-assessment formulated for individual care pathways and discharge planning • Prioritise workload according to changing clinical need for shift • Maintain excellent clinical standards of nursing practice. • Act as a patient advocate in line with the NHS plan. • Contribute to setting goals and benchmarking standards of care. Develop tools to improve the quality of the service and co-ordinate clinical services across the ward/department. • Ensure that nursing documentation is maintained to the Trust standard (including electronic records) • Participate in conducting nursing audit to achieve the agreed standards. • In conjunction with the staff team contribute to developing and maintaining a ward /department ethos and provide a standard approach to the delivery of excellent nursing care. • To demonstrate awareness and compliance with Trust policies, procedures, guidelines, standards, core behaviours, the 6Cs and the Trust Nursing strategy. • To be aware of the Trust’s framework of clinical governance and patient safety walk rounds within the ward or department area, seeking advice or guidance where necessary. • Identify and report clinical risks to the ward/departmental Sister/Charge nurse, Modern Matron so that appropriate action can be taken in accordance with the Trust risk management policy. • To provide a suitable and safe environment for the physical, psychological and spiritual well being of staff, patients/clients and their relatives/carers, seeking guidance or advice where necessary. • Record and report all incidents/complaints involving staff, patients and visitors in accordance with Trust policies and assist in any investigations as required. • Collaborating with other members of the ward team to ensure the patients needs are met to a consistently high standard. • To actively promote a healthy lifestyle for patients and staff in line with national strategy requirements. Communication • To demonstrate politeness, courtesy respect and sensitivity in dealing with patients/clients, visitors/relatives and colleagues, maintaining good customer relations. • Maintain and promote effective communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team and other Wards/Departments. • To adapt communication skills to meet the needs of patients who may have barriers to understanding e.g. language. • Contribute towards sharing good practice within the ward/department and Trust wide. • To promote a positive image of the Trust at all times. • To work cohesively with all members of the ward team in ensuring that the very best services to patients are provided at all times. People management • Take active responsibility for own annual leave in line with Trust and local Policy and Procedure. • Participate in the Trust’s appraisal and personal development plan schemes by meeting with the team leader/appraiser at least, to include feedback from a selection of internal staff and team members. • Participate in the programme for preceptorship and to be a support to new and junior staff as required. • Maintain a personal, professional profile, identifying role and skill developments in line with the Scope of Professional Practice. Information management • Participate in the collection of audit and research data as required. • Use data which will contribute to the improvement of patient care. • To have an active Trust and email account and adhere to the Trusts Information Services and Information Governance Policies. • Use the Trust internet to enhance care and for professional development. • Undertake relevant training for electronic information systems in place and under development. • Following Trust/local guidelines to access results from the electronic databases Resource management • To work together with the ward team to ensure effective use and maintenance of resources and adequate stock levels. • To actively engage with rostering in clinical ward or departments and adopt a flexible approach to personal rostering to ensure the needs of the service are met. Service development • To contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive learning environment for colleagues, patients and visitors. • To participate in staff education and development, including utilising appropriate learning opportunities and to act as a resource for learners and the nursing team as/ when required. Policy development • Under the supervision of the ward / department Sister/Charge Nurse to work on delegated projects relating to local policy development. • To be actively involved in the implementation of Trust policies and procedures at ward / department level, reinforcing their use. Further sections • To work towards a senior staff nurse level the staff nurse will be expected to complete relevant clinical competencies, and would need to be at least one year post qualification. • To ensure all team members have a real voice in the development of the clinical service to patients/customers. • To ensure a safe and attractive working environment within available resources. This advert closes on Sunday 4 Oct 2026
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Band 7 Primary Care Mental Health Lead ARRS Role | Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust - Atherstone
£49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata
PermanentPart time
Part time - 30 hours per week Are you ready for a new and exciting challenge? Do you want to make a real difference to mental health care within Primary Care while working as part of a supportive, dynamic and innovative team? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced mental health professional to join North Arden Primary Care Network as a B7 Primary Care Mental Health Lead. Working collaboratively across GP practices, the wider Primary Care Network, and community mental health services, you will play a key role in developing and delivering high quality, patient-centred mental health care. Be responsible for the clinical leadership of mental health provision within a designated PCN. They will be responsible for the management of day-to-day operational / clinical issues arising from within mental health service delivery. Provide management, support and development of the staff within the PCN team. Provide supervision and mentorship to Band 6 Mental Health practitioners and direct line management to other roles including other CWPT psychological roles working within the PCN. Work across the interface between Primary Care and Place Based PCN aligned Specialist Community Mental Health Services as part of an Integrated Model of Care. Review patients presenting with mental health issues providing an enhanced assessment and then consider a range of options regarding treatment interventions including evidence-based interventions and to provide them with highly specialized advice concerning care when appropriate and liaising with GPs. Please see job description for full duties. Candidate Information Pack Dec 24 At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond. We put ‘people at our heart’; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities. These include: • generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us • excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more • salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more • discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes • wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more • staff networks and support group We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect. • To act as the first point of contact for any clinical concerns raised by any GPs and other mental health practitioners, to offer advice, support and signposting to appropriate agencies. · To support with the prevention of de/escalation to specialist/acute services and reduce inappropriate referrals toSpecialist Community Mental Health Services. · To support the reduction in carer crisis, hospital admissions and inequality · Support smooth transition between Primary and Specialist Community Mental Health services when required. · Ensure service users are more quickly supported to the right service utilising the PCN social prescribers or equivalent. · Improve access to mental health services for service users and carers at the first point of contact as required. · Participate in receiving and screening referrals and complete comprehensive risk and evidenced based decisions. · To recognise and describe effectively symptoms of mental illness and distress and escalate concerns effectively and in a timely manner. This may include decisions made with SCMH GPs and social prescribers. Decisions may include signposting to the appropriate services, either within the CWPT, or externally as appropriate, and providing advice and feedback to referrers. · Utilise high level of specialist knowledge for assessmentto undertake high quality Brief Solution Focused work when appropriate and facilitate referral on for appropriate treatment if required within SCMH. · To be responsible for the development and implementation of a person-centred approach to care: screening and decision making for referrals, identifying the needs of service user and their carers · To determine priority, need and plan service user intervention, where service user presentations are complex, include risk assessment and support onward referral to the appropriate service. · To record any assessment / assessment of risk and plan for each person they see on CWPT specified systems · To link in with locality place-based community mental health duty teams to discuss any open referrals or for advice. · For service users presenting in crisis, the post holder may be required to support / or in conjunction with the GP referral process to Mental Health Access Hub. · To agree with the patient brief interventions to be offered or other support such as referral to social prescribers, referral to IAPT or SCMH as appropriate · Facilitate onward referral to the Voluntary sector via social prescribers. This advert closes on Monday 19 Oct 2026
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Personal Care Assistant for a senior lady F/T@ £16-£17/hr Redland BS6 - FTE - £30.4k
UKCIL - Bristol
£15.60 to £15.60 an hour
On-sitePermanentFull time
Personal Care Assistant for a senior lady F/T@ £16-£17/hr Redland BS6 - FTE - £30.4k Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 61b572b9 We are looking for an experienced carer for days and nights to look after a lovely lady with several health conditions that needs 24/7 care. She has a great sense of humor and is a joy to work with. She lives with her parents who will support you. Shadow shifts, Sick Pay, Holiday Pay and Pension will be provided. Current shifts available are Saturday Sunday 8:00am-8:00pm £16/hr Wednesday Thursday Friday 8:00pm-8:00am - waking nights £17/hr Key Responsibilities Services Meal Preparation Personal Care Domestic Care Training Safeguarding Adults/Children Moving & Handling Medical Safe Administration of Medication Epilepsy Awareness Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
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Male Personal Assistant / Care Assistant – £15.00 per Hour - Morpeth Area 30-36hrs per wk
UKCIL - Morpeth
£15 to £15 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Male Personal Assistant / Care Assistant – £15.00 per Hour - Morpeth Area 30-36hrs per wk Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: ee90cfaf Male Personal Assistant / Care Assistant – £15.00 per Hour Make a real difference while supporting a gentleman to live life to the fullest. We're looking for a male Personal Assistant/Care Assistant to provide friendly, reliable support to a middle-aged gentleman with his daily living needs. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to build a meaningful working relationship while helping him remain active and enjoy the activities he loves. Your responsibilities will include supporting with personal care, bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and hydration, as well as assisting with mobility using a hoist. You'll also accompany him on outings and social activities, including trips to the Metro Centre, garden centres, concerts and occasionally supporting him at Sunderland AFC matches. The ideal candidate will be patient, compassionate and enjoy engaging in shared interests such as football, music, computer games and dominoes. A full driving licence is essential. Key Details ✅ £15.00 per hour ✅ 30–36 hours per week ✅ Monday to Friday ✅ Early morning starts from 7:30am required ✅ Flexible afternoon hours ✅ Full driving licence required ✅ Free on-site parking Preferred Experience Home care or care home experience GCSE or equivalent Good English communication skills If you're caring, dependable and looking for a fulfilling role where you can genuinely improve someone's quality of life, we'd love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Services Meal Preparation Personal 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 Own personal car Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
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Personal Care Assistant for a 51 year old woman. P/T@ £17.52/hr in NR7 - FTE - £34.2k
UKCIL - 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 (either apply if you are genuinely available for the shifts and cover you list, including either fixed shifts and/or cover on weekends. You need to be 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. If you earn above a certain amount for over 3 months, you may be considered to be included in employer government supported pension scheme. 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, combined ADHD, Complex PTSD, fibromyalgia, connective tissue disorder, adrenal insufficiency, osteoarthritis, pancreatic insufficiency, diverticular disease, pain, fatigue, and severe mobility difficulties, including Osteoarthritis on various joints. I use a wheelchair indoors (several days) and outdoors (always). I previously worked in the NHS and still work privately from home for one afternoon a week with patients, as working gives me purpose and independence. I currently have two friendly mature female cocker spaniels. I also have two young 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, in C lu d ing feeding and cleaning after them, in particularwhen my husband is travelling (once a month for 4 nights). 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 availabl for cover on a weekly basis, depending pg which PA is away due to sickness or holiday). • Daily morning shifts: 9:00am-12:00pm. These include breakfast, personal care, washing/showering, hair washing/drying/drying and brush straightening, dressing, lunch preparation, and support with planning/organising the practical tasks of my day In order to support pacing and 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 1 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. • Daily evening shifts: usually around 6:00pm-8:00pm or similar (to ensure it covers medicatio time in the evening), involving evening personal care (strip wash and changing to night dress), preparing for bed with taking all necessary medication and persona objects, upstairs and helping with the stairs liftPior to this you would have preparied the fresh hot meal of the day, taking into consideration all my lists of food intolerances and prohibitions, due to beauty needs, 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, among others). • Domestic support: Light cleaning around the home areas I utilise, including my bedroom, living room, cozy, toilets used by me upstairs and downstairs, shower room (soon to change into wet room) landing, hallway, stairs, etc. You have 2 hours for completing this task, usually on Monday afternoon. Main duties • Personal care, including washing, shower support, dressing/undressing, hair washing, drying, and using a straightener brush, applications of various diferent treatment bodily creams for medical purposes. • 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, by driving me to access community activities. (Diving license required, • Driving my automatic adapted motability vehicle where agreed and appropriate. Using a hoist or a Wav to add and remove my NHS wheelchair to and from places i need to access in there community. • Supporting appointments, shopping, and social activities, by keeping it always person-centred.. • 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 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. • I'm seeking an emotionally and in life stage that is stable, long-term PA for this position, not someone seeking a 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. • Once you pass the interview process , you will offered 8shadowing: receive paid shadowing with a senior or acting Senior PA before working independently. •, Holiday: accrued 5.6 weeks pro rata annual leave. It goes from April to end of March. You will be expected to work regularly on bank holidays, as a regular care worker does.Having said that, we do cancel Dec 25th and Jan 1st, so you can spend time with those you love. • 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 position description here. . 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
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Support/Care/PA assistant, 18 Yr male living independently Cambs P/T/ @ £20hr + ovrnts
UKCIL - 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
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Personal Care Assistant for a 51 year old woman. P/T@ £17.52/hr in NR7 - FTE - £34.2k
UKCIL - 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: 129834c0 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, always including weekend (either fixed shifts and/or cover), 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 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, chrnic pain, fatigue, and mobility difficulties. I use a wheelchair indoors and outdoors. I previously worked in the NHS and still work privately from home for one afternoon a week, as working gives me purpose and independence. I currently have two friendly mature female cocker spaniels and two young 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 travellingfor work or family visits. 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 kittens, re feeding and their toileting, 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 psidtraining 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
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Care Assistant required to support a young man aged 19 years who lives near Barnard Castle
UKCIL - Bishop Auckland
£13.50 to £13.50 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Care Assistant required to support a young man aged 19 years who lives near Barnard Castle Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 7247845b Care Assistant required to support a young man aged 19 years who lives near Barnard Castle. Global Hypoxic brain injury sustained in 2023, the young man has complex care needs, including a need for airway support, Peg feed, manual handling, hoisting and positioning, daily personal care routine. Hours /Wage: Hours per week negotiable, rate of pay £ 13.50 per hour 12 hour shifts 0800 – 2000 and 2000-0800 shift pattern negotiable working along side other carers, generally either day or night shifts unless you are willing to do both. Duties: Supporting the young man in his daily care needs with everything from personal care to hoisting, washing, supporting with basic therapies. Additional Requirements/Information: Training will be given No experience required just a willingness to learn and work as part of a team, taking time to understand this young gentleman. Due to location and lack of public transport, driving licence and use of a car would be required although possibility of support with transport for the right candidate. Care will all be centred around the young man’s family home. Enhanced DBS will be required, employer will cover the cost Key Responsibilities Services Personal Care Transportation Full UK driving license Own personal car Medical PEG Feeding Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
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46 year old with Spinal Muscular Atrophy requires 28hr care (£13:25/hr in Leeds) - LS25
UKCIL - 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
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