Personal Care Assistant
Radstock, BA3 | Part-time | Set weekend shifts | Local applicants only
Pay: £16.00 per hour weekdays; £18.00 per hour weekends and bank holidays
Enhanced DBS: Required — paid for by the employer
Driving licence: Preferred, not essential
The role
We are looking for a kind, dependable and respectful Personal Care Assistant to give palliative care to a witty, intelligent blind man living with advanced Multiple Sclerosis in his own home in Radstock.
This is a one-to-one role within a small, friendly care team. You will provide practical support, companionship and personal care while helping him maintain independence, choice and control over his daily life. He enjoys good conversation and appreciates people who listen, have a sense of humour and treat him with dignity.
This role is ideal for someone looking for consistent, meaningful care work without travelling between multiple calls.
Set shift pattern
The role follows a two-week rota:
Week 1
- Sunday: 7.00am–8.00pm
- Monday: 7.00am–1.00pm
Week 2
Additional hours are often available to cover holidays and sickness.
What you’ll do
- Provide personal care, including bathing, dressing and grooming
- Support with mobility and safe transfers
- Administer medication and monitor wellbeing in line with the care plan
- Prepare meals and carry out light household tasks
- Offer companionship and engaging conversation
- Keep accurate, up-to-date care records
- Follow the agreed care plan and report any changes in health or wellbeing promptly
- Help maintain a safe, comfortable and respectful home environment
Why join us?
- Fixed, predictable shifts
- One person, one home — no rushing between calls
- Longer shifts, allowing time to provide thoughtful, unhurried care
- A small, supportive and well-established care team
- Competitive pay, including enhanced weekend and bank-holiday rates
- Weekdays largely free for family, study or other commitments
- Training and ongoing support available
About you
Care experience is welcomed, but the right attitude, reliability and willingness to learn matter just as much. We encourage applications from people with personal care or domiciliary care experience, as well as those new to care who can demonstrate the qualities needed for this role.
Essential qualities
- A caring, patient and respectful approach
- Strong communication skills and the ability to listen
- Excellent reliability and punctuality
- Ability to carry out physical tasks safely, including manual handling
- Willingness to follow care plans and raise concerns appropriately
- Ability to work independently and build a positive working relationship
- Living locally to Radstock, BA3
Desirable
- Experience in home care, domiciliary care or personal assistance
- Experience supporting someone with Multiple Sclerosis or another neurological condition
- Medication administration and basic first-aid knowledge
- A full UK driving licence
Safer recruitment
This post involves working with a vulnerable adult. We are committed to safeguarding and follow safer recruitment procedures throughout the recruitment process.
The successful applicant will be required to complete:
- An Enhanced DBS check, funded by the employer
- Identity, address and right-to-work checks
- Employment-history checks, including discussion of any gaps
- Two satisfactory references, including one from the most recent employer where possible
- A face-to-face interview
Applicants must disclose cautions, warnings, reprimands or convictions that are not protected under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A criminal record will not automatically prevent appointment; each case will be considered fairly and in context.
How to apply
Please email your CV and a short covering letter to [email protected].
Please include:
- Your relevant experience and any care qualifications
- Confirmation that you live locally to Radstock, BA3
- Confirmation that you are willing to complete an Enhanced DBS check
- The names and contact details of two referees
- Your availability for the advertised shifts
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview. We aim to respond to applications within 10 working days.
Pay: £16.00-£18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
Work Location: In person
