Personal Assistant – 2017401

Disability North; Cleadon; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks holidays pro rata

Job summary

Disability North is seeking a caring Personal Assistant to support a gentleman living with early onset advanced dementia in East Boldon. You will provide companionship, gentle support, and help him engage with surrounding activities while ensuring his safety and dignity.

A full UK driving licence is essential for 2:1 care during outings and daily routines. The role emphasizes respectful, patient interaction, with activities and outings tailored to his interests and energy, including walking and

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence essential
• Ability to provide companionship and gentle support to someone with dementia
• Patience, kindness, reliability and respect in daily interactions

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support with mobility and daily tasks
• Offer social time, companionship, and gentle engagement to visits and outings
• Help with everyday activities including toileting and basic self-care
• Facilitate outings and activities in line with interests (e.g., walks, National Trust visits)
• Create a calm, patient environment and maintain dignity and safety at all times

Job description

Hours: To be discussed at interview as will be part of 2:1 support

Location: East Boldon

Pay: Age-related National Minimum Wage, up to £13.43 per hour

Holidays: 5.6 weeks pro rata per year

Full UK Driving Licence Essential

Help Brighten Someone’s Day – Personal Assistant Needed

We are looking for a kind‑hearted, patient, and reliable Personal Assistant to support a gentleman, living with early onset advanced dementia. This role is all about providing meaningful companionship, gentle support, and helping him enjoy the world around him. A full driving licence is essential, as he requires 2:1 care always.

About the Role

This gentleman is non‑verbal, but he is very much aware of what’s happening around him and appreciates eye to eye contact with friendly facial expressions and being spoken to in a gentle quiet manner. He communicates his feelings through his behaviour and facial expressions – he may switch off, become sleepy, or appear bored when unhappy. Your presence, attention, and respect will make a real difference to his day.

You’ll be working alongside an experienced main PA, ensuring he feels included, valued, and safe always. His wellbeing is the absolute priority, and we’re looking for someone who truly understands that.

Daily Support & Activities

• Personal care, including support with pads for toileting
• Gentle assistance with mobility – he may have jerky movements and is at risk of falls
• Calm, patient support as tasks may take a little extra time
• Social time and companionship, to be creative with places to go to.
• Outings from late mornings to the mid‑afternoon or early evening, once he is up and ready for the day
• This gentleman enjoys walking very much ie: National Trust visits to Wallington etc, people‑watching, and spending time outdoors when the weather is kind

What We’re Looking For

We’re hoping to find someone who truly sees him at the centre of everything they do – someone who speaks to him with respect, never over him, and who brings patience, gentleness, and genuine understanding to every interaction. His condition means things can take a little longer, and he may have sudden movements or moments of vulnerability, so a calm, steady presence is essential. Most of all, we’re looking for a person who values dignity, connection, and the small moments that make his day brighter.

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.