Female Personal Assistant - 68534LS

Disability North; South Shields; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A private individual in South Shields is seeking two female Personal Assistants to support independent living. Responsibilities include personal care, accompanying to appointments, and assisting with daily tasks. The ideal candidates will be compassionate, adaptable, and reliable. Rates of pay up to £13.50 per hour with flexible working hours, predominantly needing daytime assistance.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement of 5.6 weeks pro rata

Training provided for medication support

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and supporting individuals with health challenges.
• Ability to adapt to fluctuating health needs.
• Female applicants only, per legal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and hygiene support.
• Assist with light household tasks and meal preparation.
• Accompany to appointments and outings.
• Support medication routines as necessary.

Skills

Understanding

Adaptability

Compassion

Reliability

Job description

Hours: up to 10-16 hours per week (times and days to be discussed)

Area: South Shields

Rates of pay: Age-related national minimum wage, up to £13.50 per hour

Holidays: 5.6 weeks pro rata per annum. Bank holidays are usually honoured on a pro-rata basis (except in emergencies)

I am a retired woman and power chair user seeking two female Personal Assistants to support me in living independently and enhancing my quality of life. I live with a muscle‑wasting condition that can vary in severity and often causes fatigue and pain, so you must be able to adapt to fluctuating health needs.

Therefore, I am looking for individuals who are understanding, adaptable, and compassionate in their approach. Kind, reliable, and respectful of personal boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Personal care and hygiene
• Light household tasks and meal preparation
• Accompanying me to appointments, hydrotherapy sessions, and other outings
• Assisting with day‑to‑day tasks as needed
• Supporting medication routines; experience desirable (training can be provided if necessary)

A full driving licence and access to a car is preferred but not essential.

There will be minimal weekend work required.

References and a current full DBS check is essential.

Requirements

• Female personal assistants only, as required by the Health and Social Care Act 2008, Regulation 2014, and Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1–4.
• Permission to work in the U.K. at the time of starting employment.

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