Female Personal Assistant – CBLANL

TN United Kingdom; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Female Personal Assistant to join a caring team supporting a young woman with learning disabilities. This role offers a flexible work schedule with 36 hours per week, allowing for a great work-life balance. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, patient, and possess strong communication skills, ensuring the highest quality of care. Join a friendly environment where your contributions will make a real difference in the life of someone who enjoys activities like swimming and music. If you are committed to making a positive impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Blue Light Card

Discounts for Carers

Access to Training

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with communication needs is preferred.
• Motivated, positive, and patient personality required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, feeding, and mobility support.
• Assist with activities and outings for a young woman with disabilities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Caring and Compassionate

Teamwork

Patience

Education

Experience with Communication Needs

Willingness to Undertake Training

Job description

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Female Personal Assistant – CBLANL, Wylam

Client: Disability North

Location: Wylam, Northumberland NE41

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

10

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Rates of pay: £14.50 per hour weekdays, and £15.50 per hour weekends.

Full time 36 hours per week:

• Monday: 15.00-20.00
• Tuesdays: 8.00-20.00
• Saturday: 11.00-18.00

We can be flexible for alternate weekend working.

An opportunity to join our small but friendly care team. We work flexibly and can accommodate shifts to suit a good work-life balance.

Role: Personal Assistant for a 22-year-old woman with learning disability and additional health needs.

I am a delightful young lady who enjoys swimming, trips, walks, music, dancing, books, and jigsaws. I attend a club for young adults with additional needs (WeCan) on Saturdays. I communicate non-verbally using gestures, facial expressions, a VOCA (Voice Output Communication Aid), and symbols. I have physical disabilities and need full support with personal care, feeding, and mobility. I attend college Monday-Thursday and Friday, and an activity centre with care staff on Tuesday and Wednesday. I enjoy days out with care staff on weekends.

We seek a caring, compassionate, and committed female to join our team. We are based in Wylam, Northumberland NE41, a 20-minute drive from Newcastle with good rail/bus links.

UK driving license is essential to operate the Motability car.

Knowledge and qualifications:

Experience working with individuals with communication needs is preferred, or willingness to undertake training (training provided).

The ideal candidate would be motivated, positive, patient, possess strong communication skills, caring, trustworthy, respectful, able to follow directions, and genuinely committed to the role.

Ability to work well as part of a team and independently, following guidance from the Team Leader.

Benefits include ‘Blue Light Card’, ‘discounts for carers’, and access to training such as QCF Diploma Level 3 in Adult Care and Children’s Work.

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 the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9 paragraphs 1–4.

This vacancy will close once a suitable candidate is appointed.

At the start of employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK.