Part-Time Personal Assistant: Support & Companionship (10h/wk)

Disability North; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 5,800 - 7,900; Part time

Job summary

Disability North is seeking a dedicated Personal Assistant to support Andrea in her Newcastle home. The role involves accompanying her to appointments, managing medications, and assisting with daily routines, meal planning, and light housekeeping. A driver is preferred but not essential.

The position offers steady hours across weekends and requires compassionate, patient, and proactive support. Ideal candidates will have experience with mental health needs and mobility challenges, and a

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with mental and physical health issues.
• Ability to assist with mobility and daily living activities.
• Experience with personal care and medication management.

Responsibilities

• Accompany Andrea to appointments and shopping and stay with her during outings.
• Support Andrea with prescription management and daily medication routines.
• Help create weekly meal plans, assist with batch cooking and shopping.
• Carry out light domestic duties and help with day‑to‑day living skills.
• Encourage and support Andrea to pursue hobbies, volunteering, and social activities.
• Assist with dressing, weather-appropriate clothing, and personal grooming.

Skills

Mental health support

Mobility assistance

Personal care support

Medication management

Meal planning

Job description

Disability North is seeking a dedicated Personal Assistant to support Andrea in her Newcastle home. The role involves accompanying her to appointments, managing medications, and assisting with daily routines, meal planning, and light housekeeping. A driver is preferred but not essential.

The position offers steady hours across weekends and requires compassionate, patient, and proactive support. Ideal candidates will have experience with mental health needs and mobility challenges, and a