Female Personal Assistant - AWINCL

Disability North; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Disability North in Newcastle is seeking a Personal Assistant for a 5-hour-per-week role, paying £15 per hour. You will support Ava, a friendly 17-year-old, with trips, outings, shopping, and Dog Luna walks, plus help with basic money handling and self-checkouts.

Training will be provided for diabetes care.

Qualifications

• Calm, patient, reliable personality.
• Good communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Comfortable with outdoor activities and dogs.
• Respectful and confidential handling of information.

Responsibilities

• Support Ava with trips, outings to park, shopping, cinema, and walking her dog Luna.
• Assist with basic self-checkout use and managing money.
• Provide personal care prompts as needed; follow care plan.

Skills

Calm

Patient

Reliable

Communication

Outdoor-friendly

Dog-friendly

Job description

Personal Assistant Needed – Newcastle (5 hours per week)

I’m Ava, a friendly and quiet 17‑year‑old looking for a supportive and reliable female Personal Assistant to help me build confidence and enjoy days out.

About the Role

• 5 hours per week in one shift (day negotiable)
• £15.00 per hour
• Support me with trips out, going to the park, shopping, the cinema and taking my dog Luna for walks
• Help me learn basics like using self‑checkouts and managing money
• Prompt me with personal care
• Training provided for assisting with my Type 1 Diabetes (insulin)
• You’ll have ongoing support from my family

About You

• I’m looking for someone who is:
• Calm, patient, reliable and understanding
• Positive and encouraging
• Comfortable with dogs and the outdoors
• Good at building relationships
• Confident using public transport
• Respectful and confidential
• Preferred but not essential: good communication skills, knowledge of Type 1 diabetes.

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.