Personal Assistant – LDNCL

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

Job summary

A local support organization in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Personal Assistant to promote recovery and provide companionship to a client. The role requires good conversational skills, an understanding of mental health issues, and an acceptance of the LGBTQ community. Working 10 hours per week, shifts are scheduled for evenings from Tuesday to Friday. A positive, friendly demeanor and a love for coffee and conversation are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Compassion and flexibility in approach.
• Comfortable visiting gay bars in the city centre.
• Awareness of the LGBTQ community.

Responsibilities

• Promote recovery and keep the client safe.
• Accompany the client to appointments if needed.
• Provide companionship.

Skills

Good conversational skills

Understanding of mental health issues

Friendly and understanding nature

Job description

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Personal Assistant – LDNCL, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Client:

Disability North

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Hours: 10 hours per week

4 shifts per week 2.5 hours on a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evening between the hours of 7-9:30pm

Pay rate: £13.80 per hour

Area: Gosforth and Newcastle City Centre

About the role.

A Personal Assistant is required by a man in his early 40’s.

You will work as part of a wider care team working towards promoting recovery, keeping him safe and accompanying him to appointments if needed. Although you will need to have a flexible approach to work it is important that you can provide stability and routine. Companionship will be an integral part of the role.

About me.

You will mainly be meeting me in Newcastle at a coffee shop or a bar. A love of coffee, people watching and good conversational skills are important. You must be comfortable visiting the gay bars in the city centre. I have a love of films and at times may want to visit the cinema. This role will suit someone friendly, understanding who loves a coffee and a chat and has an interest in films and art.

Awareness of mental health issues will be an advantage.

An understanding and acceptance of the LGBTQ community is essential.

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This post is subject to references and satisfactory DBS checks.

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.