Male Personal Assistant - 8703SCCR

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

Job summary

A non-profit organization in South Shields is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a power chair user. The role involves driving to various weekly activities and requires a full U.K. driving licence. Flexibility in hours and days is essential for this rewarding opportunity. Interested candidates should email for more information.

Benefits

5.6 weeks of holiday per year (pro rata)

Qualifications

• Full U.K. driving licence essential.
• Ability to support a person in various activities.
• Flexibility in working hours.

Responsibilities

• Drive to weekly athletic training sessions and competitions.
• Drive to weekly archery sessions.
• Drive to arts and craft sessions.

Skills

Driving

Flexibility

Companionship

Job description

Job Details

Hours: 16 hours per week

Area: Hebburn, South Tyneside

Hourly rate: from age related national minimum wage to £12.90 per hour

Holidays: 5.6 weeks per year (pro rata)

Full U.K. driving licence essential

Position Overview

We are looking for a Personal Assistant who can support a power chair user, adult male (42) who seeks someone to act as a driver (person has own mobility vehicle) and companion.

Hours are 16 in total, normally 2 eight‑hour days, usually Tuesday and Sunday, but you will need to be flexible due to the person's wide range of activities and interests; hours and days can vary with the possibility of more hours.

Responsibilities

• Driving to weekly athletic training sessions and competitions
• Driving to weekly archery sessions
• Driving to weekly arts and craft sessions
• Occasionally to or from his place of employment
• Occasionally to his weekly drama club
• Driving to Amble, Alnwick Gardens, Gibside, the Metro Centre, and The Range
• Other activities: fishing, D.I.Y., and gardening

Other

This is an ideal and rewarding opportunity for the right person.

If you are interested, please email Stewart Chappell [e-mail] for more information.

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.