Personal Care Assistant - Part Time

Bank PA / Carer / Support worker / Driver / Personal care – Newcastle

Hours: Bank hours/holiday support is required. Hours will be discussed prior to the interview. Weekdays, weekends and sleeping nights (on call) are required so flexibility is essential.

Start Date: ASAP

Pay Rate: £16.56 per hour

About Our Client

Our client is looking to recruit a Personal Assistant in the Newcastle area on a bank basis to support him whilst he visits family (around 6 weekends per year) and when he goes on holiday abroad (around 28 days per year.)

He has a Spinal Cord Injury and will require support with all aspects of his life including personal care, clinical care, physiotherapy, general tasks around his home, so driving will be essential for this role.

Prior care experience is not required, all training will be provided but some experience is preferred.

About You

You are unlikely to have experience in every aspect of our client's care therefore full training in his particular needs is provided.

You will need to be:

• physically fit, calm, patient and caring

• a confident driver and hold a full UK driving licence with own vehicle

• fluent in the English language

• reliable and trustworthy

• a non-smoker

• organised and able to work on your own initiative

• a positive individual with a good sense of humour

• a mature and responsible individual

• have excellent hearing and communication skills

• clean and tidy in both your appearance and ways

• have a valid passport

You must respect our client's privacy and have an understanding of the need for confidentiality in all areas of your work.

You will be employed directly by our client who is supported by AskJules.

If you would like to apply for this position, please describe your interests in your covering letter.

AskJules is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo the appropriate screening, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.