Female Personal Assistant – 235436NB

Disability North; South Shields; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Disability North seeks a personal assistant for a tetraplegic lady in her 60s, providing personal care and support in daily activities. The role is part-time, offering full training and flexibility, ideal for candidates who enjoy engaging in various activities.

Benefits

Full training provided

5.6 weeks of holidays per year (pro-rata)

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a social care setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support a tetraplegic lady with personal care including bathing and dressing.
• Perform light household duties and meal preparation.
• Accompany her to activities like swimming and cinema.

Skills

Personal care

Light household duties

Meal preparation

Social care experience

Job description

Hours: 12 hours per week. 2 hours daily, comprising 1.5 hours in the morning (8 AM to 9:30 AM) and 7 PM to 7:30 PM.

Hourly rate: Age-related NMW up to £12.15 per hour.

Holidays: 5.6 weeks per year (pro-rata).

Location: South Shields, United Kingdom.

A personal assistant is required to support a tetraplegic lady in her 60s with personal care. Responsibilities include bathing, dressing, light household duties, meal preparation, and occasional shopping. Full training will be provided for all tasks. Personal care will be single-handed.

The lady has a young outlook and enjoys activities such as days out, swimming, attending the gym, going to the cinema, theatre, and holidays.

Female PAs are preferred. Previous experience in a social care setting is advantageous.

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be male or female, in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and the 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 employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK.