Self Employed Personal Assistant

Disability North; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Self-employed basis

Flexible weekend hours

Job summary

Disability North in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a caring, reliable, self-employed support worker to assist an older person at home. You will help with daily routines: creams, dressing, heating, meals, medication, and basic records, while promoting independence and dignity. You’ll join a small team including family and carers.

Local to NE5; weekend hours: Saturday 4.30-6.30, Sunday 9-11 and 16:30-18:30 with some flexibility; DBS required.

Qualifications

• Previous health or social care experience preferred.
• Ability to respect privacy and confidentiality.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Permission to work in the UK at start.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily routine tasks including creams, dressing, heating and meals.
• Provide medication reminders and basic health support.
• Support independence and maintain a clean, safe living environment.
• Occasional shopping and light cleaning when needed.

Skills

Honest and reliable

Punctual

Good listener

Friendly

Excellent communication

Flexible

Independent worker

Calm and non-judgemental

Confidentiality

Record-keeping basics

Tools

Driving license

Vehicle access

Job description

To help me maintain my independence and continue to enjoy life in my own home. I'd ideally like to find someone who has experience supporting older people but, more importantly, someone who appreciates that getting older doesn't mean losing your independence, personality or sense of fun!, My support needs include various aspects of my daily routine, such as application of creams, changing of clothing as well as practical help with heating and serving meals and making sure I take my medication. I'm currently supported by my two daughters, as well as a Personal Assistant and a cleaner, so you'll be joining a small team of people who know me well and are committed to helping me live independently.

From time to time, very rarely, when someone is on holiday or away, there may be a need for some additional care requirements, including shopping and a little light cleaning.

My daughters are wonderful and very supportive, but they both have their own health challenges, so having the right person to provide consistent and reliable support alongside my current team is particularly important to me.

For me, this role is about much more than practical help. It's about supporting my choices, my independence, my dignity and my pride in my home. I'm looking for someone who understands the importance of enabling me to remain in control of my own life.

I'm looking for someone friendly, caring and reliable to support me alongside my current small team and family. This could be a great opportunity for someone who is self-employed and looking to add a few hours to their existing commitments. Ideally, you'll be local to the NE5 area, and it would be lovely (but not essential) to find someone who could also offer some flexibility to cover holidays or occasional absences. Most importantly, I'm looking for someone who will be a good fit and who enjoys providing thoughtful, person-centred support., Someone who is kind, caring and dependable, but also warm, friendly and easy to have around. It's important to me that we can build a good relationship based on trust, respect and good communication.

You'll ideally be someone who:

• Is honest, reliable and punctual, with a calm and non-judgemental approach.
• Is friendly and easy to talk to and enjoys getting to know the person they are supporting.
• Is a good listener and takes the time to understand my needs, wishes and preferences.
• Has a good sense of humour and doesn't take themselves too seriously!
• Is flexible, adaptable and easy-going, and is comfortable working independently when needed.
• Is positive, encouraging and able to gently motivate me when I need a little extra help.
• Understands how important my home is to me and respects the pride I take in keeping it clean, comfortable and tidy.
• Can develop a positive relationship not only with me, but also with my family and the other important people involved in my care.
• Can adapt to a role where no two days are necessarily quite the same but gains great satisfaction from making a genuine difference to my quality of life.

What would be helpful

• Being local to the NE5 area would be helpful, although it's not essential.
• Previous experience in health or social care would be desirable, although relevant personal experience of supporting an older person or family member would also be valued.
• Good communication and basic record-keeping skills.
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality and respecting my privacy.
• Confidence with simple meal preparation.
• An understanding of the challenges that can come with ageing and how frustrating it can be when your physical and mental abilities don't always match what you would like to do.
• The flexibility to adapt as my needs change
• An experienced driver with access to a vehicle would be useful
• An Enhanced DBS check will be required., In return, I hope to offer a friendly, respectful and supportive working environment where good communication goes both ways.
• At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.

6 hours over a weekend

Saturday 4.30pm to 6.30pm

Sunday 9am to 11am

Sunday 4.30 - 6.30pm

Some flexibility around shift times where possible, with consideration for your own commitments.

Hourly Rate: £18.79 - Self-employed basis