Personal Care Assistant / Support Worker, Stocksfield

Personal Care Support for a woman P/T@ £14.67/hr in Stocksfield - FTE - £28.6k - Stocksfield - NE43

I am a 50‑year‑old woman living at home with my husband in Stocksfield (NE43), and I am looking for a second carer to work alongside my current Personal Assistant. The aim of this role is to support me to remain independent in my own home and maintain my daily routines.

• 12 hours of support per week, consisting of 6 hours on Tuesday and 6 hours on Thursday.
• Hours will be shared between the successful applicant and my existing worker to ensure consistent and flexible support.
• Further discussion will be had about times of calls with the shortlisted applicants. It is expected this will be 2 calls per day.

• Prepare meals
• Shower/bathe
• Complete transfers using a hoist
• Administer medication
• Access shopping and community activities
• Carry out light household tasks in line with my care needs

• Experience providing personal care and daily living support
• Ability to use hoists and follow moving & handling procedures
• Confidence with safe medication administration
• Basic knowledge of safeguarding
• A reliable, patient, and supportive approach

A full enhanced DBS check will be required for this role, and all necessary training will be provided.