Personal Assistant/Support Worker – GDNCL

Disability North; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Disability North in the United Kingdom is seeking a friendly Personal Assistant to support George at home and in the community. The role focuses on enabling independence and encouraging George to manage tasks himself where possible.

You’ll assist with shopping, meal planning, diabetes support, appointments, and travel. A patient, reliable communicator with a positive attitude is essential; experience is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Friendliness, patience and reliability are important.
• Good communication and ability to prompt without being overbearing.
• Ability to support independence while providing practical help.

Responsibilities

• Shopping and everyday household tasks
• Diabetes support and healthy food choices
• Medication and appointments
• Taxis and public transport
• Getting out into the community
• Encouraging independence, confidence and choice

Skills

Friendly personality

Patience

Reliability

Good communicator

Encouraging prompts

Education

None specified

Job description

Personal Assistant/Support Worker - GDNCL

George is looking for a friendly, reliable and confident PA to support him at home and out in the community.

George enjoys shopping, eating out, watching TV and is a big Laurel and Hardy fan.

The role is all about supporting, not taking over. George can do lots for himself and needs someone who will encourage him to keep those skills.

You’ll support George with things like:

• Shopping and everyday household tasks
• Healthy food choices and diabetes support
• Medication and appointments
• Taxis and public transport
• Getting out into the community
• Encouraging independence, confidence and choice

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, patient and reliable
• Confident giving prompts and encouragement
• Good at knowing when to help and when to step back
• Comfortable supporting mental and physical health needs
• A good communicator with a positive attitude

Experience would be helpful, but the right personality and approach matter just as much.

If you enjoy helping someone achieve things for themselves — and don’t mind a bit of Laurel and Hardy — you could be a great match for George.

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.