Area: North Tyneside

Bank Personal Assistant – ANBNCL

Hours: Flexible, as required to cover shifts within a 24/7 care schedule
Location: Walker Area, Newcastle upon Tyne
Wage: £13.60 per hour

 

About the Role:
Are you a compassionate and reliable individual looking for a flexible role? I am seeking a Bank Personal Assistant to join my team, providing essential support when needed. This role offers the opportunity to cover shifts for sickness, holidays, and additional personal care requirements.

Your key responsibilities will include assisting me with personal care, supporting my daily activities, and accompanying me on outings. If you value flexibility and enjoy making a meaningful difference through person-centered care, this role could be an excellent fit for you.

About Me:
My name is Andrew, and I’m a 28-year-old wheelchair user based in the Walker area. I’m a passionate football fan and a loyal Sunderland AFC supporter. I also love watching soaps, socializing, and going out on nights out with friends. A good sense of humor and a positive outlook on life are qualities I truly value in the people around me.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide respectful and professional personal care support.
  • Assist with mobility and transfers, ensuring safety and comfort.
  • Cover shifts as needed, including holidays, sickness, and additional requirements.
  • Accompany me on outings, social activities, and appointments.
  • Support with light household tasks when necessary.

Requirements:

  • Prior experience in a similar role is preferred but not essential.
  • A caring, patient, and empathetic nature with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Flexibility to cover shifts at short notice.
  • Physical ability to assist with mobility and transfers.
  • A genuine interest in building a positive and supportive working relationship.

Benefits:

  • Competitive wage of £13.60 per hour.
  • A flexible schedule to suit your availability.
  • The chance to make a meaningful difference in my life.
  • A welcoming and friendly working environment.

How to Apply:
If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity and believe you would be a great fit, I’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a brief cover letter detailing your availability and why you’re interested in this role to: Directpayments@disabilitynorth.org.uk

Thank you for considering this position, and I look forward to connecting with you!

 

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.

 

Support Personal Assistant – PANT

Hours: 21 hours a week, Thurs, Fri and Sunday 9am to 4 pm.

Rate: £13.50 per hour

Area: North Shields

 

An opportunity to work in this unique personalised program of learning, communication and community activities to support a guy with autism and learning disabilities.

The program includes 1 to 1 support with outings such as walks and bowling and indoor activities such as games, simple arts and crafts, Jigsaws, workbooks, hand and eye coordinating activities like building bricks etc.

He is non-verbal. There is personal care involved in this role. The program is run from his own home in North Shields.

 

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.

Personal Assistant/Support Worker – CBPNT

Hours: 4 hours per week term time, 8 hours per week school holidays

Rate of Pay: £12.21 per hour

Area: North Tyneside (NE27)

Car Driver Essential

 

We are looking for a children’s outreach PA/Support Worker for an 8-year-old boy with a diagnosis of Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy.   He has low muscle tone and hypermobility of joints and is a full time powerchair user. He enjoys swimming, cinema visits and gaming on Xbox and iPad.

 

Brief details of the job:

He requires support with transitions as he is not weight bearing so moving and handling will be required.

He depends on others for personal care, dressing, teeth cleaning, toileting and help in and out of his chair.

He also needs help to change position in his chair and bed.

He has a PEG feed every morning and night to support his target weight. He can eat small amounts of solid food, but needs support cutting or opening items due to lack of strength in his hands to do this on his own

He needs regular physiotheraby and uses an exercise machine at home.

He has full-time one to one school support to help with his needs.

 

He needs support with accessing activities/groups by an adult who is able to meet all of the above needs.

 

Schedule:

  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • North Tyneside, NE27: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

  • Non-Ambulant Wheelchair User: 2 years (preferred)
  • Moving & Handling. Physical Non-Ambulant/Semi: 2 years (preferred)
  • Physical Disabilities: 2 years (preferred)
  • Car Driver Essential

 

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.