Personal Care Assistant
Durham County Council
Great Usworth, WashingtonView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£28,080 to £140,400
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time
Closing date
Not specified
In plain English
What this job actually involves
The role is a part‑time support worker helping a blind, deaf and autistic gentleman in Washington. You will help him access the community, use technology and express his needs. It suits caring, patient people who like flexible hours.
What you'll need
- Ability to support a person who is blind, deaf and has autism
- Comfortable using email and assistive technology to communicate
- Flexible to work about 5 hours a week at different times
- Good listening skills and patience with anxiety
- Reliable transport to reach Great Usworth, Washington
How to boost your chances
- Read up on local blindness and deafness support services
- Practice using common assistive tech like screen‑readers
- Highlight any previous care or disability experience in your application
- Arrange references who can speak about your reliability
- Be clear about your available times to match the flexible schedule
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Job description
Support Worker required to support a gentleman in the Washington area Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 54d3055b Support Worker required to support a gentleman in the Washington area. He is blind, severely deaf with hearing aids, and has autism and anxiety. He communicates effectively using email and technology and is confident expressing his needs and preferences. Hours / Wage 5 hours per week @ £13.50 per hour The hours can be flexible over the week. Duties Supporting with accessing the communit…
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Provenance
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Adzuna
First seen
10 October 2026
Last checked
10 October 2026
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