Female Personal Assistant – HERNCL

Disability North; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Disability North in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks a Female Personal Assistant to provide personal and daily living support. Hours average 16 or 10 per week with a flexible shift pattern including early mornings and evenings, weekend blocks, and occasional short-notice changes.

You must be reliable, friendly and able to work independently to safeguard and assist with daily living tasks. Post includes reference and enhanced DBS checks; successful candidate must have right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be female due to occupational requirement.
• Excellent reliability and ability to work flexible hours, including short notice.
• Ability to assist with daily living tasks while using a wheelchair.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance and support with daily living activities.
• Assist with mobility and transfers as required.
• Maintain safety and companionship, observe privacy.

Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Trustworthiness

Job description

Job Title: Female Personal Assistant

Hours: 16 or 10 hours per week on average across the year to be used flexibly (there may be some variation in weekly hours but the average across the year will be your contracted hours per week) as part of the following shift pattern (although shifts may be subject to change depending on need);

Monday-Friday 07.15-17.45 and 20.45-22.45

Double up pop in shift 08.45-11.45 or when needed.

Saturday/Sunday 09.00-12.30, 16.20-18.20 and 20.45-22.45

Double up pop in shift 09.00-12.00

Split shift pattern

Overtime will be offered to cover holiday and sickness of other team members

Rate of Pay: £14.55 an hour

Location: Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne

I have Spinal Muscular Atrophy which means I am very weak. I’m a full time electric wheelchair user. I need assistance with all aspects of daily living. I currently live independently with my boyfriend and two cats.I work as a professional counsellor and run my own business from home. I enjoy music, art, painting, films, comedy, gardening, musicians, and audio books. I am looking for someone friendly, honest, trustworthy, reliable, and easy to be around. You must be extremely reliable and be able to work flexible hours (sometimes at short notice) to always ensure my safety.

Positions are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS criminal record check.

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.