Male Personal Assistant - WBNCL04

Disability North; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Disability North in Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, seeks a compassionate care assistant to support an individual with advanced Parkinson's disease at home. The role covers personal and practical tasks in a 24/7 rota with early and late 12-hour shifts.

Salary £13.70 per hour; probation 6 months; must be friendly, patient, calm, reliable, and able to adapt to short-notice cover. There is a genuine occupational requirement for the post to be male.

Qualifications

• No prior formal care experience required; willingness to learn about Parkinson's care.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal physical and practical support to the client at home.
• Be friendly, patient, and calm with a consistent approach to the role.
• Be proactive and able to work under minimum supervision.

Job description

Hours: 12-hour shifts 36 - 48 hours per week

Monday - Sunday

Rota Basis 24/7

Working hours are - 8am - 8pm or 8pm - 8am

Must be able to support with short notice, holiday, and sickness cover.

Pay Rate: £13.70 per hour. Probation period 6 months.

Area: Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne

A fantastic opportunity to join an established care and support team supporting an individual in his own home.

Purpose of Job

I have advance Parkinsons Disease I am looking for an honest, reliable hardworking individual to provide with personal physical and practical support.

You will need to be friendly patient and calm with a consistent approach to the role.

You will be proactive and able to work under minimum supervision.

I have many interests. I love all types of sport (although football remains my favourite).

Experience is not essential but desirable, it is more important to be willing to learn about Parkinsons and how to support me.

You will be expected to have had or be prepared to have the COVID 19 vaccine and boosters.

Good understanding as well as good spoken English is necessary in this role.

Closing date: This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be male in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 - 4.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.