Personal Assistant & Driver for Independent Living

Disability North; Kentucky; On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Disability North in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, seeks a friendly, reliable Female Personal Assistant to support a blind client with practical tasks and mobility. The role focuses on enabling independence, including sighted assistance and accompanying to appointments.

Responsibilities include driving an 8-seat Motability vehicle, guiding in public, reading signs, and helping with shopping, school runs and light household tasks. UK driving licence essential.

Qualifications

• UK driving licence required; comfortable driving an 8-seat Motability vehicle.
• Ability to read signs, menus and labels and assist with shopping.
• Role requires discretion, reliability and patience; female due to occupational requirement.

Responsibilities

• Drive an 8-seat Motability vehicle and accompany to appointments.
• Guide client in unfamiliar places; read signs and menus and describe surroundings.
• Support with shopping, school runs, baby groups and children's activities.
• Provide light household help, meal prep and basic tidying.
• Assist with organising daily routines to promote independence.

Skills

Friendly

Patient

Reliable

Punctual

Independent

Flexible

Confident driving

Comfortable around children

Willing to learn

Job description

Disability North in Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, seeks a friendly, reliable Female Personal Assistant to support a blind client with practical tasks and mobility. The role focuses on enabling independence, including sighted assistance and accompanying to appointments.

Responsibilities include driving an 8-seat Motability vehicle, guiding in public, reading signs, and helping with shopping, school runs and light household tasks. UK driving licence essential.