Female Personal Assistant – 790553

Disability North; Whickham; On-site; GBP 24,797,000 - 25,486,000; Part time

Job summary

Disability North in Whickham, Gateshead, is seeking a sociable personal assistant to support a 34-year-old female student in her final year at Newcastle University. The role is up to 25 hours per week with flexible days, and you must have your own vehicle.

You will help with day-to-day tasks, meals, home management, travelling to activities, and attending appointments, both in the community and at university, while fostering independence and a positive routine.

Qualifications

• Friendly and dependable personal assistant.
• Chatty and sociable with good communication.
• Independent worker who can manage tasks with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support with travel and accessing the community.
• Organise and attend appointments (hospital and university).
• Occasional assistance pushing a manual wheelchair.
• General practical and organisational support at home.
• Meal preparation and household tasks.

Skills

Friendly

Dependable

Chatty

Independent

Job description

Hours: up to 25 hours per week Monday to Sunday (Flexible)

Rate of Pay: £14.04 per hour

Area: Whickham, Gateshead

Driver with own vehicle essential

We are looking for a sociable, chatty female personal assistant to support a lovely 34-year-old female who is friendly, outgoing, and enjoys being active and out in the community. She is currently studying, and in her final year at Newcastle University.

About the role:

As a personal assistant you will play an important role in supporting this lady to live confidently and independently at home and be supported in the community. If you’re reliable, respectful and enjoy making a positive difference to someone’s day, this post could suit you!

You will provide day-to-day support with things like preparing meals and keeping the home running smoothly. No two days will be the same, and you’ll be a valued part of helping her live the life she chooses.

Your responsibilities will include:

• supporting with travel and accessing the community
• support with organising and attending appointments (including hospital and university)
• occasional support pushing a manual wheelchair
• providing general practical and organisational support
• help with meal preparation and household tasks

What we’re looking for:

This role would suit someone who is friendly, dependable, chatty and able to work independently while building a positive, professional working relationship. This role is person-centred, meaningful and truly rewarding- you’ll be supporting someone to stay independent and continue doing the things she enjoys.

Additional requirements:

• must be a driver with access to own vehicle
• enhanced DBS required (funded by the employer)

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 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.