Female Personal Assistant – MHCRAM3

Disability North; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Job summary

A caring role in Cramlington, Northumberland, focused on supporting individuals with physical needs. Candidates must hold a full clean UK driving license and have at least one year of relevant experience in physical care. The position emphasizes assisting with mobility, medical care, and preparing meals, alongside facilitating social activities and ensuring safety procedures are followed.

Shift patterns will include a mixture of night and day shifts and a genuine occupational requirement specifies that the position is female-only due to legal regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of physical care experience.
• Full Clean UK Driving Licence required.
• Non-smoker, no perfume or aftershave, no long nails, rings, or watches during shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with physical support and mobility.
• Provide complex medical and personal care.
• Prepare allergy-intolerance-friendly meals.
• Accompany clients to social activities.
• Support independence at home and by school.
• Follow training and safety procedures in the care team.

Skills

Physical care experience

Driving skills

Communication

Job description

Position Details

Hours: 36 hours per week

Rate: £17.23 per hour

Area: Cramlington, Northumberland

Contracts on a rolling 4‑weekly rota after training and probation are completed.

Full Clean UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with physical support and mobility.
• Provide complex medical and personal care.
• Prepare allergy‑intolerance‑friendly meals daily.
• Accompany to social activities such as cinema, concerts, theatre and nightlife.
• Support independence at home and by school, including being on hand for medical or care needs.
• Follow training, safety procedures and work within the care team.

Essential Requirements

• Full Clean UK Driving Licence.
• Safe driving of an adapted automatic Mercedes Sprinter Van.
• Non‑smoker.
• No perfume or aftershave during shifts.
• No long nails, rings or watches during shifts.
• Female.
• Minimum 1 year of physical care experience.

Shift Patterns

Example shift patterns for a 36‑hour a week contract:

• Week 1: Tuesday and Wednesday night shift (20:00‑08:00), Saturday day shift (08:00‑20:00).
• Week 2: Monday and Tuesday day shift (08:00‑20:00), Saturday night shift (20:00‑08:00).
• Week 3: Thursday and Friday night shift (08:00‑20:00), Sunday day shift (20:00‑08:00).
• Week 4: Monday night shift (20:00‑08:00), Wednesday and Thursday day shift (08:00‑20:00).

EEO and Legal Requirements

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 employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.