Female Personal Assistant – NTHNCL

Disability North; Walker (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Disability North in Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne, seeks a Female Personal Assistant to support a 55-year-old woman with daily activities and companionship.

The role requires patience, discretion, and proactive engagement, with 18 hours per week (Sat 9–6 plus another day) at £15 per hour. You would work under the family’s direction to meet needs and maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Patient and empathetic with the ability to engage with a person who has communication difficulties.
• Discretion and commitment to confidentiality in all aspects of care.
• Proactive in suggesting activities and outings.
• Reliable attendance with flexible hours as required.
• Ability to communicate with the family and take direction from the employer.

Responsibilities

• Engage with the person, chat, and show interest in activities.
• Propose suitable places and activities she may enjoy.
• Work under the family’s direction to meet her needs.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Communicate regularly with the family to ensure needs are met.

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Proactive

Confidentiality

Family communication

Job description

Job title: Female Personal Assistant

Reporting to: Direct Payment Employer

Location: Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne

Hours of work: 18 hours per week, 9-6 Saturday plus one other day, flexible with discussion.

Rate of pay: £15.00 per hour

I am a 55 year old female. I enjoy various activities outside the home and require a level of supervision to access these safely. I have many interests including Beamish, Durham, shopping and visits to the cinema, and I enjoy going to the theatre.

I have some communication difficulties and may need help to explain myself when in unfamiliar situations. Therefore, patience is essential and experience or understanding of children or adults with special needs would be advantageous.

It is important that you engage with me, chat with me and show interest in my activities. You will be expected to be pro-active and suggest appropriate places to go and activities which you think I may enjoy. You will work under my family’s direction to meet my needs you must be reliable and able to work flexible hours.

You must respect my privacy and security, particularly when in our home, and understand the need for confidentiality in all areas of your work. It is important that you communicate regularly to my family to ensure that all my needs are being met.

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 - 4.

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.