Personal Assistant

Petroquest; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare support company is seeking a female Personal Assistant in Oxford to provide personal care for a teenager with complex health needs. Responsibilities include caring for hygiene, administering medication, and managing ventilation needs during night shifts. The role offers a competitive hourly rate and additional benefits such as holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday per year

Company pension scheme

Cash Back Health Plan

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing tools

Star of the Month rewards

Qualifications

• Must be female and able to provide personal care and support.
• Experience caring for complex health needs preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of personal care and hygiene.
• Administer medication and monitor health status.
• Provide support with moving and handling transfers.
• Manage non-invasive ventilation and suctioning as needed.
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment.

Skills

Experience in caring for individuals with complex medical needs

Job description

Personal Assistant – PetroQuest Energy LLC

Location: Oxford OX4

Hourly Rate: £18.04 per hour

Hours per Week: 12 hours (8:00 pm – 8:00 am)

Vacancy Type: Part‑time permanent

Job Reference: SOLOCDY

Role Overview

I am a teenager with complex health needs who requires support to maintain a healthy lifestyle. This role involves providing personal care, administering medication, assisting with movement and handling, managing ventilation needs (including suctioning), and ensuring comfort during night care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of personal care and hygiene
• Administer medication and monitor health status
• Provide support with moving, handling and transfers, including regular turns during the night
• Manage non‑invasive ventilation and suctioning as required
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment at all times

Requirements

Applicants must be female and able to provide the above support. Experience in caring for individuals with complex medical needs is preferred but not mandatory.

Benefits

You will receive a competitive hourly rate plus:

• 5.6 weeks holiday per year (pro-rata for part‑time positions)
• Company pension scheme after 3 months of service, subject to scheme rules
• Cash Back Health Plan after successful completion of the probation period
• Free training and development for all roles
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• Star of the Month rewards

Safer Recruitment

All roles will be subject to successful disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Offers will be conditional pending satisfactory references.

Safeguarding Commitment

We recognise that everyone has the right to be safe from abuse and neglect. We promote safety, health and well‑being through an honest, open, caring and supportive culture. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.