Female Personal Assistant for Outings & Support (Driver)

Disability North; Newcastle; Sur place; AUD 6 600 - 8 100; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Disability North is seeking a female Personal Assistant in Newcastle for a 5-hour-per-week role to support Ava, a friendly 17-year-old. You will help with activities like outings, trips to the park, shopping and cinema, and accompany walks with her dog Luna.

The role involves learning basics such as using self-checkouts and managing money, plus prompts for personal care. Training is provided for Type 1 Diabetes management, with family support ongoing.

Qualifications

• Female candidate preferred due to occupational requirement
• Experience supporting a young person with disabilities is desirable
• Ability to assist with daily activities and outings

Responsabilités

• Assist with trips to the park, shopping, cinema and walks with the dog
• Help with basic tasks like self-checkouts and managing money
• Provide prompts for personal care
• Training provided for diabetes management (Type 1)

Connaissances

Calm

Patience

Reliability

Good communication

Public transport

Description du poste

Hours: 5 hours per week

Rate: £15.00 per hour

Area: Newcastle upon Tyne

Driver with own car essential

Personal Assistant Needed – Newcastle (5 hours per week)

I’m Ava, a friendly and quiet 17‑year‑old looking for a supportive and reliable female Personal Assistant to help me build confidence and enjoy days out.

About the Role

• 5 hours per week in one shift (day negotiable)
• £15.00 per hour
• Support me with trips out, going to the park, shopping, the cinema and taking my dog Luna for walks
• Help me learn basics like using self‑checkouts and managing money
• Prompt me with personal care
• Training provided for assisting with my Type 1 Diabetes (insulin)
• You’ll have ongoing support from my family

About You
I’m looking for someone who is:

• Calm, patient, reliable and understanding
• Positive and encouraging
• Comfortable with dogs and the outdoors
• Good at building relationships
• Confident using public transport
• Respectful and confidential

Preferred but not essential:good communication skills, knowledge of Type 1 diabetes.

If you’d enjoy supporting me to become more independent and have fun days out, I’d love to hear from you!

For more information, please see the job description

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4.

This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.