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Disability North; New Earswick; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Disability North is seeking a Personal Assistant to join a private home care team supporting a 46-year-old man in his own home in New Earswick, near York, North Yorkshire. The role includes intimate personal care, lifting and repositioning, and providing a calm, trusted presence during health episodes.

Some light household tasks may be required (housework, laundry, gardening). Current shifts are usually 10:00am to 4:00pm, Friday and Saturday with a rotating Wednesday, totaling 12–18 hours per

Qualifications

• Experience in personal support or caregiving preferred.
• Ability to manage privacy and maintain dignity.
• Comfortable working in a home environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal support during health episodes, including toileting and repositioning.
• Assist with light household tasks and practical support.
• Support client with leisure activities (gaming, writing, streaming).
• Flexible schedule with potential weekends/overnight work.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Reliability

Flexibility

Communication

Job description

Location: New Earswick, near York, North Yorkshire

Pay: £14.41 per hour

Hours: 12-18 hours per week 10:00am to 4:00pm

A Personal Assistant is required to join a small private home care team supporting a 46-year-old man in his own home.

The client has multiple health conditions and experiences periods of complete paralysis. The role includes providing personal support during these periods, including toileting support, repositioning limbs, ensuring comfort, and being available as a calm, trusted presence.

You may also be asked to help with light household or garden tasks, such as housework, hanging out washing, or other practical support. These tasks are important in helping reduce stress, which can worsen the client’s condition.

The client’s interests and work include tabletop gaming, roleplaying games, writing, cartography, Twitch streaming, and YouTube content creation. Much of his work is home based, so the successful applicant must be comfortable working in a home environment and providing support without being intrusive.

The role may suit someone who is calm, reliable, flexible, and able to occupy themselves quietly when direct support is not needed, while remaining available.

Current shifts are usually 10:00am to 4:00pm, with two fixed days per week, currently Friday and Saturday, plus an additional shared/rotating shift, currently on Wednesday. Some flexibility is required, and extra hours may be available to cover holidays or absence. Some weekend and overnight work may be required.

A driver would be beneficial but is not essential, as public transport is available nearby.

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