Personal Assistant/Carer

Pin Point Health & Social Care; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Enhanced DBS paid for

24-hour on-call support

Discretionary staff bonus scheme

Blue Light discounts

Ongoing training

Job summary

Pin Point Health & Social Care in Newcastle is hiring Personal Assistants to support adults to live independently in their own homes and communities. The role focuses on person-centred support, helping individuals maintain independence and make choices.

We offer £13.45 per hour with permanent 30 or 35-hour contracts, two positions, and comprehensive shadowing and training. DBS checks and right-to-work verification will be completed for successful applicants.

Qualifications

• Care experience beneficial but not required.
• Desirable Level 2 Health & Social Care qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support based on individual needs, preferences and goals.
• Assist with personal care when required.
• Help with cooking, cleaning, shopping and household tasks.
• Support access to activities and local community.
• Provide emotional and social support.
• Support health and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with families and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate records and follow safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Caring

Reliable

Good communicator

Team player

Education

Health & Social Care Level 2

Job description

Personal Assistant/Carer

Newcastle

Pay: £13.45 per hour

Hours: 30 or 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Positions: 2

Closing date: 20th September 2026

We are looking for caring, reliable and enthusiastic Personal Assistants to support adults to live independently in their own homes and communities.

This is a varied and rewarding role focused on helping people maintain their independence, make their own choices and enjoy fulfilling lives.

The Role

As a Personal Assistant, you will provide person-centred support based around each individual's needs, preferences and goals.

Your duties may include:

• Supporting independence, choice and everyday living skills
• Providing personal care where required
• Helping with cooking, cleaning, shopping and household tasks
• Supporting people to access activities and their local community
• Providing emotional and social support
• Supporting health and wellbeing
• Working with families and healthcare professionals
• Maintaining accurate records and following safeguarding procedures

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Caring, compassionate and respectful
• Reliable, positive and flexible
• A good communicator
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Committed to promoting dignity, choice and independence

Previous care or support experience is beneficial but not essential. A Level 2 Health & Social Care qualification is desirable, but we are equally interested in candidates with the right values and attitude.

What We Offer

• £13.45 per hour
• Permanent 30 or 35-hour contract
• Additional hours available
• Competitive sleep-in payments
• Comprehensive shadowing and specialist training
• Ongoing training and development
• 24-hour on-call support
• Enhanced DBS paid for
• Company pension
• Discretionary staff bonus scheme
• Mental health support and signposting
• Access to Blue Light discounts

Working Hours

Flexibility is required, with shifts potentially including evenings, weekends and bank holidays depending on the needs of the people you support.

Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS and barring check, satisfactory references, right to work checks and other relevant pre-employment checks.