Personal Assistant(Pa)

7 days ago

Buxton, United Kingdom West Park Care Full time

**Personal Assistant(PA)**
- **This position is for female only staff**_**:

- at the preference of the client and their family.**

**Location**: Buxton, Derbyshire
**Travel Requirement**: Must be willing to travel between client locations and attend training at head office in Harrogate (HG3)

**Job Type**: Part-Time / Flexible Hours (including evenings and weekends)
**Salary**: £13.75 - £14.00 per hour
**Reports to**: Clinical Lead

**Company Overview**

**West Park Care** is a locally owned, family-run business committed to delivering exceptional, person-centred home care across the Harrogate area and beyond. Born from a passion to make organising home care easier and more effective, we provide bespoke support that removes the stress for both clients and their families.

**About the Role**

We are seeking a **gentle, flexible, and easy-going support team** to care for a **calm and relaxed young lady** who loves both active outings and quiet time cuddling on the sofa with her favourite toys.

She has a learning disability and is nonverbal, with specific clinical needs including:

- **JEJ tube** (for medications and feeds)
- **Ileostomy and gastrostomy care**:

- **Epilepsy** (well managed with medication)

She can weight-bear and transfer with single-person assistance, uses both manual and electric wheelchairs (with support), and a stair climber at home.

**Hours of Work**
- Weekdays**:4pm - 7pm**:

- **Additional hours** available during school holidays and family absences, including occasional 24-hour shifts
- Contract**:3-12 hours per week**, with increased availability required during holidays

**Key Responsibilities**
- Provide tailored personal and clinical care in the client’s home and community
- Administer medication and support with mobility, feeding, and hygiene
- Follow detailed care plans and ensure all clinical protocols are met
- Encourage engaging, safe, and enjoyable activities at home and outdoors
- Work collaboratively with families, healthcare professionals, and colleagues
- Keep accurate records in line with company and regulatory standards
- Attend full induction and clinical training at our **Harrogate head office (HG3)**

**Essential Requirements**
- Minimum **6 months experience** in complex care or similar setting
- Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Must live in the surrounding areas of **Buxton**:

- Ability to attend training at our head office in Harrogate
- Compassionate, reliable, and professional approach to care
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Right to work in the UK

**Desirable (Training Can Be Provided)**
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care
- Experience with:

- PEG/JEJ feeding
- Ileostomy/gastrostomy care
- Epilepsy management
- Manual handling and hoist use
- Electronic care systems (e.g. PASS, CarePlanner)

**What We Offer**
- Competitive hourly pay
- Flexible working arrangements
- Paid induction and ongoing training
- Supportive and hands-on management team
- Opportunities for career growth and upskilling
- Uniform and PPE provided
- Access to employee assistance and well-being programmes

**Additional Information**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.75-£14.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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