Weekend Personal Assistant for Independent Living

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

Job summary

Disability North is seeking a friendly, reliable self-employed Personal Assistant to support an 89-year-old client at home in Newcastle upon Tyne. Shifts are weekends: Saturday 4.30pm–6.30pm, Sunday 9.00am–11.00am and 4.30–6.30pm, with some flexibility for commitments.

Role includes personal care, meals, medication support and helping maintain independence. DBS check required; local NE5 applicants preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting an older person.
• Self-employed status required.
• DBS check required.
• Local to NE5 area preferred.
• Weekend availability required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and daily living support.
• Assist with meals, heating and medication administration.
• Support independence and dignity in daily routines.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy.
• Coordinate with family and current support team.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Reliability

Good communicator

Empathy

Punctuality

Tools

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

Disability North is seeking a friendly, reliable self-employed Personal Assistant to support an 89-year-old client at home in Newcastle upon Tyne. Shifts are weekends: Saturday 4.30pm–6.30pm, Sunday 9.00am–11.00am and 4.30–6.30pm, with some flexibility for commitments.

Role includes personal care, meals, medication support and helping maintain independence. DBS check required; local NE5 applicants preferred.