Personal Assistant- ALDU

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

Job summary

A personal assistance service in Birtley seeks a dedicated personal assistant to support an individual's daily activities. The role involves providing physical assistance for daily living tasks while maintaining respect for personal independence. Flexibility in scheduling, excellent interpersonal skills, and a good sense of humour are essential. Ideal candidates should be compassionate, attentive, and ready to engage in meaningful conversations while working in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• No prior experience needed; tasks will be instructed.
• Reliable attendance is crucial for supporting independence.
• Ability to assist with physical tasks like cooking and personal care.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical assistance for daily tasks and activities.
• Foster a compatible relationship while respecting independence.
• Manage household tasks to maintain cleanliness and organisation.

Skills

Respect

Attentiveness

Compassion

Good sense of humour

Ability to engage in deep discussions

Job description

Hours : Weekend / Weekday work available. 12-hour shifts. Shifts to be discussed with applicant. Potential for shift flexibility in the future.

Rate : £13.66 per hour

Location : Birtley, County Durham.

Driver Essential

This advertisement is not just about stereotypical care!

You do not need to be a stereotypical care worker. You do not need any previous experience in providing support or care to do this job. I simply need help with everyday tasks; I do not need to be cared for. Although you may need to occasionally use your own initiative with household tasks, I make my own decisions regarding my own life. This job involves providing me with physical assistance to empower me to live my best life. I instruct you how to carry out tasks and you carry them out to the best of your ability.

What my interests are :

• Law, leadership, entrepreneurship & business.
• Skincare & fashion.
• Having high quality things & embracing aesthetics.
• I enjoy talking about politics, philosophy, science, psychology, sociology, football, music (across all genres – hip-hop, Indie & rock) & UFC. I love deep conversations about almost anything!
• I also love food!

What personality traits & characteristics I’m looking for :

• No prior experience needed; I can instruct you on how to help me out and any other tasks I need completed.
• Respect, Attentiveness & compassion.
• Someone willing to assist me to the best of their ability, hopefully fostering a friendship in the process. While understanding the importance of carrying out tasks to maintain my lifestyle.
• A good sense of humour; I’m not easily offended. I have a dark sense of humour, if this is something you may struggle with, then this may not be the role for you.
• Someone who enjoys deep discussions about our world when I’m not busy.
• Someone who understands what I need and when to take a step back to allow me space and maintain my independence when required.
• I’m a down to earth guy, who is easy to chat to. I’m not your typical Physics student! Although I may have some nerdy characteristics. I’m not a full nerd! I will not bore you to sleep with physics equations, unless you want to hear about them! Ha-ha-ha! I am a hyper- competitive person and will win at almost anything!

This position offers an opportunity to work directly with me, as one of several, in my small team of personal assistants. While compatibility is key, you should also be capable of carrying out tasks independently to maintain organisation and cleanliness in my home and assist me in various aspects of my life to maximise productivity. Essentially, the role revolves around aiding me in achieving my long-term goals. I’m an Astrophysics student who embraces all aspects of university life and work.

The role, in essence, involves acting as my hands, as I’m unable to perform physical tasks due to Spinal Muscular Atrophy (type 2). Tasks may include cooking, eating, dressing, personalised support, and driving ( essential ). Flexibility is required, especially for covering holidays and absences of other PAs, and occasional travel may be an aspect of this role. However, commitment to a shift pattern is the primary requirement. Reliability and regular attendance is crucial to this role in order for me to live my best life.

If this sounds like a role you’d thrive in, I’d love to hear from you! As a personal assistant, your duty will be to facilitate my personal, domestic, and social activities. You’ll work under my direction to provide the necessary physical assistance, always prioritising my requests and acting upon my directives. Handling physical tasks such as hoisting, handling, pushing, pulling, and bending is expected, but being physically strong isn’t a prerequisite—good overall health and stamina are what matter most.

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.