Personal Assistant Carer at halton borough council – Direct Payments Team

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Job summary

A local council organization in Runcorn is seeking a Personal Assistant Carer to support individuals with disabilities. Responsibilities include personal care, meal preparation, and engaging in social activities. Candidates should possess a driving license and an enhanced DBS. This flexible role offers a competitive hourly rate, with opportunities for sleep-in shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Female Personal Assistant preferred.
• Driving licence required; insurance provided.
• Enhanced DBS – paid by the employer; references required.

Responsibilities

• Assistance with all aspects of personal care.
• Meal assistance and preparation following dietary plans.
• Monitoring and recording health; administration of medication.
• Booking and attending appointments.
• Shopping assistance.
• Domestic duties, including laundry and cleaning.
• Supporting social/community events and outings.
• Driving the mobility car when required.

Skills

Patience

Initiative

Caring

Good sense of humour

Job description

Job Title: Personal Assistant Carer

Agency: Halton Borough Council – Direct Payments Team

Location: Runcorn, Cheshire

Salary/Rate: £13.21 per hour; £83.00 per sleep‑in

Seeking a rewarding and flexible career in the care industry? Join our team to support two ladies with severe disabilities & epilepsy in their family home.

Responsibilities

• Assistance with all aspects of personal care – showering/dressing
• Meal assistance and preparation following a dietitian plan
• Monitoring and recording health; administration of medication
• Booking and attending appointments
• Shopping assistance
• Domestic duties: laundry, changing beds, general housework, cleaning and dusting
• Supporting to social/community events and outings
• Driving the mobility car (automatic) when required

Working Hours and Conditions

Flexible casual cover for sickness and holidays. Working days can be discussed upon interview. Hours will include weekends. Coverage is 12 hours per month plus 4 sleep‑ins per month.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Female Personal Assistant preferred
• Driving licence required; insurance provided
• Enhanced DBS – paid by the employer; references required
• Patience, initiative, caring, good sense of humour
• Compliance with the Equality Act 2010 – no discrimination

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application online.

Please only apply if you can travel to Runcorn.