About the Role We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and adaptable Personal Care Assistant to support an elderly disabled female living with Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis. This is a direct employment role (not through an agency) providing personalised, one-to-one care within a private home setting. The pay rate is £15.00 per hour, and the core working hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. You will also need to be flexible to cover weekday shifts as required, particularly to cover staff sickness or annual leave. You will assist with a variety of personal, medical, domestic, and social care tasks to help the individual maintain independence, dignity, and a high quality of life in accordance with their personalised care plan. Collaboration with family members and other carers will be an important part of the role. Employment is subject to satisfactory references, a probation period, right to work verification, DBS check, health assessment, and successful completion of the required training programme. Key Responsibilities - Provide personal care including washing, dressing, incontinence care (catheter), PEG feeding (Pump and Bolus), and medication administration - Maintain a clean, hygienic environment: cleaning, laundry, equipment sanitation, and managing household supplies - Offer companionship and emotional support, and assist with social visits or outings - Accurately complete care records and medication reports; respond to health concerns or emergencies - Safely perform manual handling tasks using appropriate equipment (hoists, wheelchairs, slide sheets) - Work both independently and as part of a small care team, with flexibility to cover additional shifts and public holidays - Participate in ongoing training, development, and supervision, and undergo Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and health assessment checks as appropriate. Person Specification (Essential Criteria) - Fluent in spoken and written English - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Intermediate IT skills (including Microsoft Word and Excel) - Reliable, flexible, and trustworthy, with strong initiative - Proven ability to follow instructions and adapt to change - Capable of working both independently and in a team - Excellent organisational and multitasking skills - Commitment to confidentiality and safeguarding practices (Desirable Criteria) - First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain one) - Prior experience in care, support work, or social work - Full UK driving licence - Resides locally or within reasonable travel distance
We are currently recruiting experienced and dedicated Agency Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to work at Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, specifically covering the Macclesfield (SK11 8QA) area. This is an excellent opportunity for HCAs looking for flexible agency work in a professional NHS setting. Requirements: Full-time UK work permit – must be eligible to work full-time Minimum 6 months of recent experience in the NHS as a Healthcare Assistant Must live within 90 minutes travel distance of SK11 8QA (Macclesfield) Up-to-date Mandatory Training and DBS (or willing to complete) Right to work documents, references, and immunization records Passion for patient care, excellent communication, and reliability Your Responsibilities Will Include: Providing personal care and daily living support to patients Assisting nurses and clinical teams with care plans Monitoring and recording observations Promoting safety, dignity, and well-being of all patients Why Join Us: Competitive pay with weekly payroll Flexible shifts that work around your availability Opportunity to work within the Cheshire and Wirral NHS Trust 24/7 support from a dedicated agency team Professional development and upskilling opportunities
Urban Group of Care are currently recruiting for the following positions across Essex and Waltham Forest. 1. Home Care Assistant 2. Requirements: NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or working towards it) 3. Role: Provide personal care, medication support, mobility assistance, meal prep, and companionship. 4. Skills: Compassion, good communication, reliability, and basic care knowledge. Benefits: • Flexible working hours • Ongoing training and development • Friendly and supportive team • Career progression opportunities 📩 Apply Now!