Female Personal Assistant- GEMGH

Disability North; Rowlands Gill; On-site; GBP 15,956 - 22,726; Full time

Job summary

Disability North in Rowlands Gill is seeking reliable Personal Assistants to support a full-time wheelchair user with daily living activities and independence.

You will provide personal care, assist with dressing, meals, housekeeping, and accompany to appointments, with 24-hour shift patterns. A valid UK driving licence is essential; female applicants only due to the Equality Act exemption. Training is provided; contact [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Reliable, flexible and committed approach to work.
• Good communication skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to promote dignity and independence at all times.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with all aspects of personal care.
• Support with dressing and daily routines.
• Preparing and cooking meals.
• Household cleaning and domestic tasks.
• General day-to-day support and assistance.
• Driving to appointments and social activities when required.

Skills

Driving licence

Reliability

Flexibility

Communication

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Location: Rowlands Gill, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear

Rate of Pay: £14.04 per hour

Hours: 24-hour shifts (8:00am – 8:00am)

Driver Essential

A friendly lady living in Rowlands Gill is looking to recruit reliable, caring, and dedicated Personal Assistants to join her support team.

The successful applicant will provide support with all aspects of daily living, enabling her to live independently and enjoy family life with her son.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with all aspects of personal care
• Support with dressing and daily routines
• Preparing and cooking meals
• Household cleaning and domestic tasks
• General day-to-day support and assistance
• Driving to appointments, activities, shopping trips, and social outings when required

About the Employer

The employer is a full-time wheelchair user and requires support throughout the day and night. She is looking for compassionate individuals who are respectful, trustworthy, and able to provide person-centred support.

Essential Requirements

• Full UK driving licence
• Reliable, flexible, and committed approach to work
• Good communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and promote dignity and independence at all times

Female applicants only. This post is exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 due to the personal care requirements of the role.

Previous care or support work experience is desirable but not essential, as training can be provided for the right candidate.

If you are caring, dependable, and interested in making a positive difference in someone’s life, we would love to hear from you. Please contact the email address: [e-mail]

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.