PA/Personal Care Assistant


Job description

We are looking for a companion to assist an amputee open water swimmer during intensive training sessions. This isn't your typical desk job you will be an essential part of a training journey, ensuring everything runs smoothly from the driveway to the deep blue sea. Role will involve occasional light household duties.

Responsibilities

  • Safely pushing the wheelchair across the beach/terrain to the water’s edge and meeting the swimmer upon return.
  • Getting the swimmer and equipment safely to and from open water beach.
  • Keeping a watchful eye from the shore.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Must be comfortable with getting your feet wet
  • Physically able and sufficient to push a wheelchair through sand/rough terrain is essential.
  • Must have a valid driver’s licence and a clean driving record.

Vacancy ID
1773410
Job ref.
NS0626
Job Sector
Carers and Support Workers
Area
Co Down
Location
Donaghadee
Salary
£15.00 per hour
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
6
Published date
02/06/2026
Closing date
13/07/2026
Worktime
3 days at 2 hours, to be confirmed

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