Job Description

Personal Assistant (Child Care Support) - Workington area

About us / The Family

We are recruiting on behalf of a warm, caring family in the Workington area who are looking for dedicated, compassionate, and reliable

Personal Assistants

to support their 3?year?old son. He lives with cerebral palsy and has additional complex health needs. This role is an opportunity to be part of a close?knit, nurturing team, helping him thrive at home and in the local community.

What the Role Involves

You will:

Provide personal care and daily living support (e.g. hygiene, dressing, feeding) Facilitate interactive, developmental activities, outings and local walks Meet social and emotional needs; encourage engagement with the surrounding world Carry out clinical care using specialist medical equipment (full training provided) Assist with mobility, positioning, transfers, and physical support

Shifts & Flexibility

Support is required 24/7, so a range of shift patterns are needed to meet the child's needs:

24?hour shifts

(various times)

24?hour waking night shifts

Part?time / zero?hours / bank contracts

also available

What We're Looking For

You should have:

A kind, patient, and caring nature, with a genuine passion for supporting a child with complex needs The willingness to learn and follow clinical procedures and training A Full UK driving licence (desirable, but not essential) Previous experience in care is beneficial but

not essential

-- full training and support will be given by the family

Pay & Benefits

13.86 per hour

for daytime shifts

12.72 per hour

for waking nights (11?pm - [morning time])

Double time

pay for bank holidays Fully funded clinical training Access to an

employee benefits scheme

, including

Blue Light

Enhanced DBS check (funded as part of the package) is a requirement

How to Apply

If you are compassionate, flexible, and ready to make a real difference in a child's life, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a short cover letter to [contact email / recruitment address].

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract

Pay: 12.21-23.21 per hour

Expected hours: 1 - 26 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexitime Referral programme Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

Workington CA14: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (preferred)
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Location:

Workington CA14 (preferred)
Work Location: In person