Female Personal Assistant – 2024077

Disability North; South Shields; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Disability North in South Shields seeks a Personal Assistant to support a 49-year-old individual who lives with MS. The role offers 8 hours per week at £13.43 per hour and a focus on enabling participation in swimming, hydro pool visits, and social activities. A driver is preferred, and there is a genuine occupational requirement for a female candidate.

Applicants must have permission to work in the U.K. The vacancy closes once a suitable candidate is appointed, so timely applications are

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance with daily living activities and social support.
• Support participation in activities such as swimming and hydro pool visits.
• Assist with socialising and accompanying to appointments and events.

Job description

Hours: 8 hours per week

Area: South Shields

Rate: £13.43 per hour

Personal Assistant wanted for a 49-year-old who, before being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) over four years ago, was a dancer and enjoyed swimming, long walks, and socialising with friends. These activities were a significant part of their life.

This person would like to explore activities they used to enjoy, such as swimming and visiting the new hydro pool in Hebburn and have social support for other activities of their choice.

Driver preferred.

There is a genuine occupationalrequirementfor the holder of this post to be female in accordance with the Health and SocialCareAct 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.