Female Private Carer / Personal Assistant – Bangor, Gwynedd
Location:Bangor, Gwynedd
Salary:£14.00-£15.00 per hour | Double Pay on Bank Holidays
Hours:Full-Time (36 hours) or Part-Time (16-24 hours)
Job Type:Permanent | Full-Time & Part-Time Positions Available
Make a Real Difference Every Day
Our client is a wheelchair-dependent lady with a spinal injury who lives independently at home with her children. She requires dedicated Personal Assistants to provide practical, personal and household support, enabling her to maintain her independence and enjoy everyday family life.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys helping others and wants to make a genuine difference in a supportive, family-oriented environment.
Previous care experience is desirable but not essential, as full training and ongoing support will be provided.
The Role
Working as part of a small, established team, you will provide personalised, one-to-one support tailored to our client’s individual needs.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with personal care, including washing, bathing, dressing and continence care
- Preparing meals and providing assistance at mealtimes
- Supporting with general household duties and maintaining a comfortable home environment
- Providing practical assistance with everyday activities
- Supporting our client’s independence, dignity and personal choices
- Driving our client’s adapted vehicle when required
- Working collaboratively with other members of the care team
- Following an agreed rota, including some weekends and occasional overnight shifts
Hours & Pay
Full-Time:36 hours per week
Part-Time:16-24 hours per week
Pay Rates:
- Monday to Friday (7am-8pm):£14.00 per hour
- Saturday andSunday (8am-8pm):£15.00 per hour
- Sleep Hours:£12.71 per hour
- Bank Holidays:Double Pay
Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities are available, with shifts arranged on a rota basis.
Benefits
- 5 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- £0.25 per mile mileage allowance
- Employer-funded DBS check
- Full training provided
- Ongoing guidance and support
- Friendly, established and supportive care team
- Rewarding one-to-one care environment
- Opportunity to build a meaningful, long-term working relationship
About You
We are looking for someone who is naturally caring, patient and dependable, with a positive attitude and a genuine commitment to supporting independent living.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be compassionate, friendly and respectful
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Be reliable, punctual and trustworthy
- Respect confidentiality, dignity and personal independence
- Be comfortable supporting personal care and everyday family life
- Work well independently and as part of a small team
- Be flexible to work some weekends and occasional overnight shifts
- Be willing to undertake training and develop new skills
Essential Requirements:
- Full, clean UK driving licence
- Access to your own car
- Willingness and ability to drive the client’s adapted vehicle
- Comfortable providing personal and intimate care
- Previous experience insupport work would be advantageous, although applicants without experience are encouraged to apply.
Why Apply?
Unlike many traditional care roles, this position offers the opportunity to provide consistent, personalised support to one individual in her own home.
You will become part of a small, supportive team where your contribution is valued and where you can genuinely see the positive impact of your work.
Whether you are an experienced Care Assistant looking for a more personal and rewarding role, or someone considering a career in care for the first time, we would welcome your application.
This position is advertised for female applicants due to the intimate personal care requirements of the role, where a lawful occupational requirement applies under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010
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