Personal Assistant

Disability North; Prudhoe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive care service in Prudhoe seeks a Personal Assistant (female) to provide full support to a 24-year-old lady with severe learning disabilities and health needs. This role requires commitment, compassion, and physical fitness. Candidates should ideally hold an NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health and Social Care. The position involves providing personal care, supporting activities, and ensuring the individual has a fulfilling daily life. Flexibility in shifts is offered for a good work-life balance, with a rate of £15.23 per hour during weekdays and £16.23 during weekends.

Benefits

Blue Light Card

Discounts for carers

Access to training for QCF Diploma Level 3

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with additional communication needs is preferred but not essential.
• Physically fit and active.
• Motivated with a positive can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide full support with personal care, feeding, and mobility.
• Assist with activities including swimming and trips.
• Ensure the best quality of life and sleep for the client.

Skills

Experience with additional communication needs

Strong communication skills

Caring and trustworthy

Education

NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

Hours: 37 hours per week available with opportunity for overtime, ideally looking for

Week One: Monday 8pm-8.30am, Wednesday 8pm-8.30am, Thursday 8pm-8.30am

Week Two: Monday 8pm-8.30am, Tuesday 8pm-8.30am, Saturday 6pm-9.00am

Rate: £15.23 per hour for weekdays and £16.23 per hour for weekends

Area: We are based in Wylam, Northumberland NE41, which is a 20-minute drive from Newcastle and has good rail/bus links.

UK driving licence essential

Summary

We’re looking for a caring, compassionate and committed Personal Assistant (female) It’s an amazing opportunity to join our small and friendly team for a 24-year-old lady with severe learning disability and additional health needs. We work flexibly and can accommodate shifts to suit a good work-life balance

About Me

I am a delightful young lady who likes to go swimming, going on trips, out for walks, loves music, dancing, looking at books and jigsaws. Every Saturday I go to a gym for people with additional needs and a club for young adults with additional needs called WeCan. I communicate non-verbally using gestures, facial expressions, a VOCA (Voice Output Communication Aid), and symbols. Due to my physical disabilities, I require full support with personal care, feeding and mobility.

I attend college Wednesday, Thursdays and Friday and an activity centre with care staff on Monday and Tuesday. I have 24/7 care with dedicated day shift staff who assist to have the best time with my different clubs and activities, and overnight care staff who ensure I have the enable me to have the best night’s sleep by providing proactive support at all times.

Knowledge and qualifications

• Experience of working with people with additional communication needs is preferred but not essential
• You should be trained to NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or have equivalent experience)
• You must be physically fit and active
• Motivated and have a positive can-do attitude
• Strong communication skills
• Caring, trustworthy & respectful
• Possess a genuine commitment to the role
• Great at working as part of a team and also working on your own initiative
• UK driving licence is essential to use Motability car

Social care benefits include ‘Blue Light Card’ and ‘discountsforcarers’ and access to training available e.g. QCF Diploma Level 3 in Adult Care and Children’s work.

For more information, contact Charlotte on 07768619755 or email your CV [e-mail]

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be male/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.