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Care Assistant for a lady living in the Murton SR7 area £13 per hour

Job details
Posting date: 08 January 2026
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 07 February 2026
Location: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British, DH9
Remote working: On-site only
Company: UKCIL
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: e38438f6

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Care Assistant for a lady living in the Murton SR7 area £13 per hour


Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: e38438f6


Personal Assistant (PA)Location: Murton, County Durham
Hours: 11 hours per week
Pay: up to £13 per hour
Contract: Permanent (subject to probation)

About the Role
I’m a woman with a combination of physical and neurodivergent needs, including muscular dystrophy, which means my mobility, energy, and capacity can fluctuate.I am looking for a calm, reliable Personal Assistant to provide practical, low-pressure support that helps me maintain my independence at home and in the community. Some days are quieter or slower, and that is okay.Hours / Working Pattern

  • 11 hours per week
  • Hours are flexible and will be agreed together
  • Support is mainly during weekday daytime hours
  • Likely to suit someone looking to work around school hours, though flexibility is possible
Main DutiesDuties may include:
  • Supporting the development of executive functioning (planning, organisation, routines)
  • Using initiative and judgement while respecting agreed routines and boundaries
  • Practical support on days when mobility or fatigue is increased
  • Assistance with daily tasks, admin, paperwork, and correspondence
  • Support to attend appointments or access the community
  • Light household tasks such as meal preparation and laundry
  • Calm, reassuring support during periods of anxiety or overwhelm
  • Support with organising prescribed medication into a weekly dosage box and providing reminders (no administration)
  • Practical and organisational support that enables me in my parenting role (this is not childcare)
Essential Criteria
  • Kind, patient, and reliable
  • Good communication and listening skills
  • Calm, non-judgemental approach
  • Able to use initiative while respecting autonomy
  • Comfortable supporting fluctuating mobility and capacity
  • Willingness to learn and adapt
Desirable (but not essential)
  • Experience in a PA, support, or caring role
  • Understanding of physical disability or neurodivergence
  • Lived experience of disability, neurodivergence, or caring (e.g. parent-carer) welcomed
  • Driver with access to a car
Training and guidance will be provided.SafeguardingEnhanced DBS required. References will be requested.Equality StatementI welcome applications from all backgrounds and am committed to equality, dignity, and respect. Reasonable adjustments will be made.

Key Responsibilities


Services
  • Meal Preparation
  • Domestic Care


Transportation
  • Full UK driving license
  • Own personal car


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