Female Personal Assistant – CHABLNL

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant to join a dedicated care team. This part-time role involves supporting a young woman with learning disabilities and health needs, ensuring her comfort and well-being during daily activities. The ideal candidate will be patient, trustworthy, and possess strong communication skills. Enjoy flexible working hours in a supportive environment that values work-life balance and offers training opportunities. This is a rewarding chance to make a meaningful impact in someone's life while working in a friendly team.

Benefits

Blue Light Card

Discounts for Carers

Access to Training

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with communication needs preferred.
• Motivated, positive, and patient individual sought.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication Skills

Compassion

Patience

Trustworthiness

Teamwork

Education

Experience with Communication Needs

Willingness to Train

Job description

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Female Personal Assistant – CHABLNL, Wylam

Client: Disability North

Location: Wylam, Northumberland NE41

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 9e15f20ab703

Job Views: 8

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.

Hours: Part time, 80 hours per month plus the option to work overtime.

Week One - 21 hours

Monday: 15.00-20.00

Tuesday: 8.00-16.00

Week Two - 17 hours

Tuesday: 16.00-20.00

Saturday: 9.00-18.00

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

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. On weekends, I enjoy outings with my care staff.

We’re looking for a caring, compassionate, and committed person (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 licence is essential to use the Motability car.

Knowledge and qualifications:

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

The ideal candidate would be motivated, positive, patient, have strong communication skills, be caring, trustworthy, respectful, able to take direction, and committed to the role.

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

Benefits include the ‘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 post holder to be male or female, in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and Equality Act 2010.

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.