Female Personal Assistant
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 16 February 2026 |
| Location: | Houghton Le Spring, County Durham |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Penderels Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SUN17336JK1 |
Summary
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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 will have various different shift patterns so flexibility is needed. Day Shift -8am to 3pm / Back Shift 3pm-10pm / occasional night shift cover is also required: 10pm-8am. Additional hours may be available for holiday/absence cover. 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. Occasional hospital/OT/wheelchair appointments may be required for assessments. The PA is required to accompany and book Patient Transport. Household duties, cleaning, laundry, cooking, online grocery shopping is also required.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions:
• Mobility / Physical
The employer's hobbies and interests:
• Music
• Watching TV and Soaps
• Shopping
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, 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.
• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• Support with food shopping.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
Only candidates aged 18 or over should apply for this position as you will be required to administer medication.
The individuals 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. You have a duty to report defects and / 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 for which you are applying, 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.
• To be able to work on own initiative.
• To work as part of a team.
• To 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 employers 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 that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.
Moving and Handling. Training will be provided by the employer.
When you are Required:
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.
This position will require:
• Waking nights
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 will have various different shift patterns so flexibility is needed. Day Shift -8am to 3pm / Back Shift 3pm-10pm / occasional night shift cover is also required: 10pm-8am. Additional hours may be available for holiday/absence cover. 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. Occasional hospital/OT/wheelchair appointments may be required for assessments. The PA is required to accompany and book Patient Transport. Household duties, cleaning, laundry, cooking, online grocery shopping is also required.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions:
• Mobility / Physical
The employer's hobbies and interests:
• Music
• Watching TV and Soaps
• Shopping
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, 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.
• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• Support with food shopping.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
Only candidates aged 18 or over should apply for this position as you will be required to administer medication.
The individuals 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. You have a duty to report defects and / 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 for which you are applying, 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.
• To be able to work on own initiative.
• To work as part of a team.
• To 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 employers 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 that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.
Moving and Handling. Training will be provided by the employer.
When you are Required:
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.
This position will require:
• Waking nights