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Sunderland

Female Personal Assistant

Houghton-le-Spring, DH4, Sunderland, North East

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Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1 applies to this vacancy.

Job reference SUN17461JK8 Closes 8th December 2026
Hourly rate £13.45
Hours 35 hrs per week -shifts will be 7 hours, 8-3 and/or 3:10, long day shifts can be accommodated 8-10 if preferable. Maternity cover
Contract type Casual
Minimum age 18 and over
Driving Driving licence preferred (not essential)
Care experience Essential

When you are required

Specific working days have not been stated.

Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.

Working pattern

  • Waking nights
  • Sleep-ins
  • Shift work

About the employer

A PA is required for a 62 year old lady, living in the Penshaw area who has cerebral palsy. She uses a wheelchair and requires 24/7 care. The post is a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave and is 40 hours per week working a night shift pattern of 4 nights on and 4 nights off. 10pm-8am. The client experiences muscular contractures and pain as a result, this impacts her ability for self feeding, dressing and all aspects of personal care. Skin integrity also requires constant monitoring. Daily medication administration is required. A Nomad tray is provided. Moving and handling experience would be beneficial, electric hoists for bedroom and bathroom moving are available in the clients home.

Disability and health conditions

  • Mobility / Physical

Hobbies and interests

  • Music
  • Watching TV and soaps

About the role

Duties and responsibilities

  • Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed and getting dressed.
  • Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
  • Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
  • Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
Applicants must be aged 18 or over for this role.
  • You will be required to administer medication.

The individual's needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately and to report defects or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Due to the nature of the work, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure. Costs will be covered.

Transport requirement

Car driver preferred but not essential.

Required skills

  • Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
  • Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
  • Be able to work on own initiative.
  • Work as part of a team.
  • Be able to follow instructions accurately.
  • Be patient, supportive and caring.
  • Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
  • Be empathetic.
  • Previous caring experience is essential.
  • Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employer’s needs on a daily basis.
  • Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
  • Have a lively personality.

Required training

Successful candidates are required to undertake any training considered necessary and appropriate to the role.

  • Moving and Handling. Training will be provided by the employer.