Empowering Personal Assistant for Independent Living

Disability North; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Disability North in the United Kingdom is seeking a friendly Personal Assistant to support George at home and in the community. The role focuses on enabling independence and encouraging George to manage tasks himself where possible.

You’ll assist with shopping, meal planning, diabetes support, appointments, and travel. A patient, reliable communicator with a positive attitude is essential; experience is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Friendliness, patience and reliability are important.
• Good communication and ability to prompt without being overbearing.
• Ability to support independence while providing practical help.

Responsibilities

• Shopping and everyday household tasks
• Diabetes support and healthy food choices
• Medication and appointments
• Taxis and public transport
• Getting out into the community
• Encouraging independence, confidence and choice

Skills

Friendly personality

Patience

Reliability

Good communicator

Encouraging prompts

Education

None specified

Job description

Disability North in the United Kingdom is seeking a friendly Personal Assistant to support George at home and in the community. The role focuses on enabling independence and encouraging George to manage tasks himself where possible.

You’ll assist with shopping, meal planning, diabetes support, appointments, and travel. A patient, reliable communicator with a positive attitude is essential; experience is helpful but not required.