Female Personal Carer – LGNTH

Disability North; Ponteland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A care organization seeks a caring and patient Personal Carer for a 15-year-old girl with cerebral palsy in Ponteland, UK. The role involves supporting daily activities, mobility, and personal care, while also providing companionship. Candidates should be reliable, willing to learn, and able to communicate effectively. Full training will be provided, but prior experience in care is desired. Applicants must have the right to work in the U.K. Apply with a CV to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Caring, reliable, and patient individual required for supporting a child with cerebral palsy.
• Confident in working with young people and willing to learn.
• Must have permission to work in the U.K. at start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care tasks.
• Support mobility and daily activities.
• Provide companionship and encouragement.
• Accompany to appointments and activities.
• Work collaboratively with parents and care team.
• Perform light household cleaning as needed.

Skills

Kindness

Patience

Trustworthiness

Good communication skills

Reliability

Job description

Driver Preferred: Must feel confident driving daughter’s wheelchair accessible vehicle

Training: Previous experience in a care setting desired but not essential as full training will be provided.

Personal Carer for 15-Year-Old Girl with Cerebral Palsy

We are looking for a caring, reliable and patient Personal Carer to support our 15-year-old daughter, who has cerebral palsy and is a wheelchair user. This is a rewarding role supporting her daily routine, independence, and overall wellbeing.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Helping with personal care
• Supporting mobility and transfers
• Helping with daily activities and routines
• Offering companionship and encouragement
• Accompanying her to appointments, activities, or outings (driver preferred)
• Working in a small team and alongside parents
• Attending hospital appointments alongside parents or other care staff
• Some light household cleaning

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Kind, patient and trustworthy
• Confident working with young people
• Willing to learn and follow care plans
• Reliable with good communication skills
• Happy to work as part of a family‑centred support team
• Able to be fun and creative

How to Apply

Please get in touch with either Dan Grace or Leanne Grace with your CV or a brief message explaining your experience and why you’re interested in the role [e-mail]

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be male/female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4.

This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.