Job reference 5d137361 · Posted 10 November 2026 Personal Care Assistant for a lady in Thornaby ● Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 Hourly pay £12.71 Hours / week 8.0 Weekly pay £101.68 Apply for this job Share Share on X Share by email Share on WhatsApp Share on Facebook Copy job link Job description I'm looking for a friendly, reliable, and flexible Personal Care Assistant to support me with day-to-day tasks and help me manage life with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS).I live with hEDS, a connective tissue disorder that can affect people in very different ways. Because of this, my needs can vary significantly from day to day depending on my pain levels, fatigue, and overall health. An understanding of hEDS would be a bonus, but it is not essential as I am happy to explain how the condition affects me personally.Hours8 hours per weekMonday to FridayFlexible working hours to be agreedSome flexibility is essential, as my support needs can change depending on my health on any given dayMain DutiesSupport may include:Household cleaning and general domestic tasksGrocery shopping and collecting essentialsLaundry and clothes washingPersonal care support when requiredOrganising medication into a weekly medication plannerAccompanying me to certain medical appointmentsHelping with childcare-related tasks when needed, particularly taking my son to and from nursery if I am unable to drive due to pain or mobility issuesWhat I'm Looking ForThe ideal person will be:Friendly, patient, and understandingFlexible and able to adapt to changing circumstancesComfortable working in a home environment where no two days are the sameGood with children, as my son will often be present during working hoursIdeally a confident driver with a full driving licence and access to a vehicleReliable and trustworthyImportantThis role would suit someone who is adaptable and happy to work flexibly. It is not ideal for someone who strongly prefers a strict routine or highly structured work pattern, as my condition means plans may need to change at short notice based on how I'm feeling day to day. Skills & support Services Meal PreparationDomestic CareSocial + Leisure activitiesSupport to remain independent Transportation Full UK driving licenseOwn personal car Availability Times when support is needed. Time MonTueWedThuFriSatSun Morning Available Available Available Available Available Not available Not available Afternoon Available Available Available Available Available Not available Not available Evening Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Overnight awake Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Overnight sleep Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Pay & hours The key details for this role. Pay per hour £12.71 Average hours per week 8.0 hours Weekly estimate £101.68 Monthly estimate £440.61 Annual estimate £5,287.36 Annual FTE iFull-time equivalent: the estimated annual salary at the same hourly rate, based on 40 hours per week. £26,436.80 Estimated earnings are based on the advertised average weekly hours.