PA Vacancy

Personal Assistant/Support Worker Complex Care- MLSUN

Location: Sunderland (Home-based 1:1 support)

Hours: Days / Nights / Weekend shifts available

Pay: £14.00 per hour, £14.50 per hour at weekends (depending on experience) Start Date: ASAP (subject to checks and training)

 

About the Role

We are looking for a caring, reliable and confident Personal Assistant to support an adult man living at home with complex health needs. He requires support with tracheostomy care, ventilation, cough assist, and catheter care.

This is a rewarding 1:1 role supporting independence, dignity, safeguarding, and quality of life. Full training and competency sign-off will be provided.

Main Duties

  • Supporting with tracheostomy care (including suctioning as trained)
  • Supporting with ventilation (monitoring and responding appropriately)
  • Using cough assist equipment as part of respiratory care
  • Supporting with catheter care (monitoring output and maintaining hygiene)
  • Personal care and maintaining comfort and dignity
  • Positioning, pressure care and moving/handling (as required)
  • Supporting with meals, hydration and medication (as trained/authorised)
  • Observations and monitoring for changes in condition
  • Accurate record keeping and reporting concerns promptly
  • Following care plans, risk assessments and agreed ways of working

Essential Requirements

  • A calm, patient and respectful approach
  • Good communication skills and ability to work 1:1
  • Willingness to complete specialist training and follow procedures
  • Reliable, professional, and able to maintain confidentiality
  • Enhanced DBS check required
  • Right to work in the UK

Desirable (Not Essential)

  • Experience in complex care or healthcare support
  • Experience with tracheostomy, ventilation, cough assist or catheter care
  • NVQ Level 2/3 Health & Social Care or Care Certificate
  • Driving licence (depending on location)

What We Offer

  • Full specialist training and ongoing support
  • Consistent hours and regular shifts
  • A supportive team and clear care plans
  • A meaningful role making a real difference

 

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a short covering message to:

Email: Margaret.IiddeII58@gmail.com

Phone:07973921390

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. This role is subject to references and an enhanced DBS check.

 

 

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.

 

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