Personal Assistant - JANT

Disability North; North Shields; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care organization in North Shields seeks a thoughtful Personal Assistant to provide 2:1 care for a 31-year-old man with complex support needs. You'll be supporting daily life at home and in the community, assisting with personal care, medication management, and driving to outings. We're looking for a reliable, flexible team player who is a confident driver and calm under pressure. This role offers competitive pay, paid holidays, and a positive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

5½ weeks’ paid holiday

Pension

Flexible rota

Consistent management support

Positive work environment

Qualifications

• Confident driver is essential for the role.
• Non-smoker preferred due to work environment.
• Experience with epilepsy and medication is welcomed but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support daily life at home and in the community.
• Assist with personal care, medication, and epilepsy management.
• Drive to activities and appointments.
• Help maintain a comfortable home environment.

Skills

Driving

Teamwork

Flexibility

Calmness

Observation

Job description

Personal Assistant – Full Time

Hours: 30-40 hours per week (flexible shift patterns)

Rate: £12.50-£14.25 per hour

Area: North Shields

Driver essential

We are looking for a thoughtful, capable Personal Assistant to join a well-established, supportive team providing 2:1 care for a 31-year-old man with complex support needs. He is well liked by his team, who find him engaging and rewarding to work with, and he enjoys being out and about, meeting people, and living an active, meaningful life.

This is a genuinely good role for someone who values quality, consistency and teamwork, and who wants to be part of a calm, professional care package that is already working well.

The role involves

• Supporting daily life at home and in the community
• Assisting with personal care, medication and epilepsy management
• Driving to activities, appointments and social outings
• Helping maintain a comfortable, well-run home (cooking, light cleaning, organisation)

We’re looking for someone who is

• A confident driver (essential)
• A non-smoker (preferred due to the work environment)
• Reliable, flexible and a strong team player
• Calm, observant and able to work with occasional challenging behaviour
• Comfortable working day, evening and overnight shifts (waking and sleeping)

Experience with epilepsy, medication and complex care is welcomed, but training is available for the right person.

What we offer

• Competitive pay
• 5½ weeks’ paid holiday
• Pension
• A flexible rota
• Consistent management and strong team support
• A positive, respectful working environment where people enjoy their work

Based in North Shields, with a planned move to Whitley Bay in the near future.

If you’re looking for a role where your contribution genuinely matters, and where you’ll be supported to do your job well, we’d love to hear from you.

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.