Male Personal Assistant – WBNCL04

Disability North; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A care support organization in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a compassionate individual to provide personal and practical support to someone with advanced Parkinson's Disease. The role involves assisting with daily activities in the individual's home and requires a friendly, proactive approach. Candidates should be willing to learn about Parkinson’s, have good spoken English, and be prepared to work flexible hours, including short-notice shifts. The position carries a pay rate of £12.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be friendly, patient, and calm.
• Willingness to learn about Parkinson’s and support strategies is essential.
• Good spoken English required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and practical support to an individual in their home.
• Support with short notice, covering holidays and sickness.
• Work flexible hours on a rota basis.

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

£12.50 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 Parkinson’s 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.

Please read the Job Description

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.

Closing Date

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.