Personal Care Assistant

Posted 2 days ago by The Education Network Newcastle
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Location: Durham
Hours: 3 Days per Week (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
Shift Times: 8:45 AM - 8:30 PM
Employment Type: Part-Time, Term-Time Only
Salary: Competitive hourly rate
Job Description:
Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual looking to make a meaningful difference in someone’s life? We are seeking a caring and reliable individual to provide support to a wheelchair user during term time. This part-time role offers you the opportunity to work in a rewarding environment with a consistent schedule, working three days per week (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday).

Responsibilities:
  • Provide personal care and assistance with daily living activities
  • Support with mobility, including transferring in and out of the wheelchair
  • Assist with meal preparation and feeding
  • Accompany the client to appointments or social activities
  • Provide companionship and emotional support
  • Ensure a safe and comfortable environment
Requirements:
  • Previous experience in a care role is preferred but not essential
  • A caring and empathetic nature with a commitment to providing high-quality care
  • Ability to work independently and follow care plans
  • Good communication skills
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one)
Benefits:
  • Term-time only schedule, perfect for those seeking work-life balance
  • Opportunity to make a positive impact on someone’s life
  • Ongoing support and training
  • Competitive pay rates
If you are passionate about helping others and are looking for a part-time role that fits around your schedule, we would love to hear from you!

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard-working Consultants who will endeavour to find assignments suited to your needs.

An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.

The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.

Reference: 53495689

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