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Personal Assistant/Carer (Child)

Wearepeoplefirst
CompanyWearepeoplefirst
CategoryOperations & Admin
LocationWorkington
Remote
EmploymentNot stated
LevelNot stated
SalaryNot stated by the employer
First seen3 Aug 2026 (the employer did not state a posting date)
Last verified11 Aug 2026
SourceThe employer's own careers page (company_site)
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Description
Holiday Entitlement: 5.6 weeks or equivalent Benefits: Enhanced Pay for Bank Holidays, Employers Pension Scheme, Fully funded clinical training, access to an employee benefits scheme, including Blue Light Card Opportunity to join a 24/7 care package supporting a 3-year-old boy with complex care needs. These vacancies are primarily to cover Waking Night shifts within the package however, flexibility is essential to meet the child's (and the package's) changing needs (including covering holidays and sickness at short notice where required). Advertised on behalf of a family: UDirect Support are supporting a local family to recruit Personal Assistants to provide care & support to their 3-year-old son living with Cerebral Palsy & additional complex healthcare needs in their own home. The Personal Assistants will join an already established team providing top quality 24/7 care. The team and the package support the young child with: • Clinical Care including the use of specialist medical equipment (full training provided) • All aspects of personal care, emotional needs and wellbeing • Development and Social Activities (including sensory, local walks & outings) • Ongoing and changing needs. These vacancies are primarily to cover Waking Night shifts within the package however, flexibility is essential to meet the child's (and the package's) changing needs (including covering holidays and sickness at short notice where required). Candidates must be willing to learn, have patience and be of a kind and caring nature. They must also be willing complete mandatory training including face to face and e-learn sessions. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role. The costs of this will be covered by the package for the successful candidates. Benefits: • Double time pay for Bank Holidays • Fully funded training package • Access to employee benefits (including Blue Light Card) Desirables: • Full UK Driving Licence (not essential) • Complex health care & support experience To apply for this truly rewarding role, please submit your CV which will be reviewed by the Employer of the package. The Employer will contact you directly should they wish to proceed with your application. FAQs How do I apply? Click APPLY NOW and complete the form, or email your CV that details your relevant skills, knowledge and experience applicable to this post: [email protected] using the reference ILC-C-156 Who will be my employer? You will be employed by the customer who we are advertising on behalf of. When can I expect to hear back about my application? If your application meets the relevant criteria, we will forward your CV onto our customer who will review your application and contact you direct should they wish to discuss/proceed with your application at this stage.