Personal Care Assistant

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.

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.

How to apply - Please email your CV and a short covering letter to amoahcareteam@gmail.com.

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.