Empowering Personal Assistant for Independence

Disability North; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 9,900 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Disability North is seeking a reliable Personal Assistant to support George to maintain independence at home and in the community in Newcastle upon Tyne (NE6).

This 15 hours per week role pays £15.00 per hour and includes helping with daily routines, shopping, transport and attending medical appointments, while encouraging self-reliance according to his support plan. Experience with mental health or diabetes is beneficial; training is provided. Applicants must have permission to work in the U.K.

Qualifications

• Patient, calm and respectful
• Reliable and consistent
• Confident giving clear prompts and maintaining appropriate boundaries
• Able to encourage independence without taking over
• Comfortable supporting someone with mental health and physical health needs
• Able to communicate effectively with George, family members and health professionals
• Observant and able to recognise when something may not be right
• Confident supporting someone in shops, restaurants, appointments and on public transport
• Understanding of the importance of dignity, choice and person-centred support

Responsibilities

• Encouraging George to complete everyday tasks independently, providing prompting and assistance where necessary
• Supporting household routines including laundry, washing up, putting clothes away and managing household waste
• Helping George plan and complete his weekly food shopping
• Encouraging healthy food choices appropriate for his diabetes
• Checking food dates and supporting George to manage food safely
• Supporting George to manage his medication routines, prescriptions and medical supplies in line with his support plan
• Helping George communicate diabetes readings and relevant health information when required
• Supporting George to attend medical, dental and other appointments
• Helping George understand information provided by professionals and supporting him to communicate his needs
• Supporting George to use taxis and public transport while encouraging him to maintain skills such as booking his own taxi, paying fares and identifying his bus stop
• Encouraging George to wear clean and weather-appropriate clothing
• Supporting George to maintain his mobility and prescribed exercise/physiotherapy routine when appropriate
• Supporting George to access his local community and enjoy a varied range of activities
• Promoting George’s independence, choice, confidence and wellbeing

Job description

Disability North is seeking a reliable Personal Assistant to support George to maintain independence at home and in the community in Newcastle upon Tyne (NE6).

This 15 hours per week role pays £15.00 per hour and includes helping with daily routines, shopping, transport and attending medical appointments, while encouraging self-reliance according to his support plan. Experience with mental health or diabetes is beneficial; training is provided. Applicants must have permission to work in the U.K.