Female Personal Assistant – BLNT

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

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Personal Assistant to provide community and domestic support to an individual with severe sight impairment. The role involves assisting with outings, driving, and supporting day-to-day activities while fostering a positive atmosphere. Applicants must have a valid driving license and a good sense of humor, with training provided. Opportunities for extra hours are available, and a DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Clean, valid driving license required.
• Must be over 25 years old for insurance purposes.
• Enthusiastic attitude towards disabled individuals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in community outings, acting as a pair of eyes.
• Provide domestic support within the home.
• Drive an automatic car.

Skills

Verbal communication

Positive attitude

Sense of humor

Job description

Location: Wallsend

Hours of work: Fortnightly 9/10 hour weekend shift + opportunity for extra hours for holiday/sickness cover.

Rate of pay: £12.00 per hour

I am registered severely sight impaired, and I live with my 2 children, my guide dog, and my pet dog. I enjoy going on long walks with the dogs and relaxing with coffee and cake afterwards. I am a keen baker, and my son suggests I should open a cake shop because my cakes are so delicious! In spring and summer, we like to garden. We enjoy outings to places like National Trust, soft play, swimming, and trampolining during weekends and school holidays. Occasionally, there will be opportunities for weekends away with us, every couple of months, if that suits your commitments.

The role involves assisting me to get out into the community by acting as a pair of eyes. You should be confident with verbal communication and able to drive my automatic car. Domestic support within the home is also required.

Training will be provided. An enthusiastic, positive attitude towards disabled people, and a good sense of humor, are important qualities for my PA.

A clean, valid driving license is essential. You must be over 25 years old for insurance purposes.

Additional details about the role can be downloaded from the provided link.

Positions are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be male/female, in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and Equality Act 2010.

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

Note: You must have permission to work in the UK at the start of employment.