Area: South Tyneside

Personal Assistant – 26730MT

Hours: 12 hours per week. Flexible days and times. Preferably 3 x 4 hours a week.

Area: South Shields

Rate of pay: Age related NMW up to £12.15 per hour

Holidays: 5.6 weeks pro rata

 

We are looking for a PA for a 32-year-old female who lives alone in her adapted bungalow and has spina bifida.  She is unable to weight bear and uses a wheelchair to maintain her independence, although she is able to transfer independently.

She enjoys accessing the community and is looking for a like-minded outgoing PA to accompany her to participate in social activities within her local community. She enjoys music and generally socialising. She would like to attend support groups such as WHIST.

A female would be preferred, but either gender would be considered. Preferably someone of a similar age who can drive, hopefully with similar interests.

There are no pets at the property.

 

This post is exempt under the 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.

Personal Assistant 199024MT

Hours: 10 hours in term time and 12 hours in holiday periods

Area: South Shields

Hourly rate: from age related national minimum wage to £12.15 per hour

Holidays: 5.6 weeks per annum.

 

We are looking for personal assistant for a 17-year-old young man who has ASD.  He is an only child, living at home with his parents.

Support required would be to take him to his activities, such as going out for drives, visiting the beach, swimming on occasions, and watching online videos.

The PA would need to have an awareness of his safety as he has no sense of danger and anxiety due to his complex sensory needs, which could present as biting his own hands.  He requires close supervision as this young man could possibly eat inedible items.

Responsibilities of the PA would be to introduce new hobbies, places to visit and to help him achieve and provide him with opportunities that will support him to reach his potential in all areas.

 

If you are unable to complete an application online, you can request one by forwarding your name and address to self.directedsupportteam@southtyneside.gov.uk quoting the reference number you wish to apply for and you will be sent one out in the post.

Please note this vacancy is not employed through South Tyneside Council but through the individual service user.

 

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.

 

Female Personal Assistant – 182828MT

Hours: up to 16 per week (Asking for every Friday and 1 in 4 Saturdays, times and days to be confirmed at interview)

Area: East Boldon, South Tyneside

Hourly rate: from age related national minimum wage to £12.15 per hour

Holidays: 5.6 weeks per year (pro rata)

 

We are looking for a female PA who is required to join a team of PAs to support a busy lady with a spinal injury who is a wheelchair user and requires full assistance. This lady has full paralysis of lower body and only very minimal use of her hands and no grip in her fingers.

The PA will be required to assist with personal care, work, exercise at the gym, everyday chores, dog walking and attending social activities. This lady lives in her own property and requires 24 hour continued support with activities of daily living, work and appointments. This lady likes visiting recreational areas with her dog, shopping, cooking and socialising.

Spinal injury means that she has a range of complex medical need’s which are managed by a small team of carers and regular shifts are available. All training will be given to the successful applicant from the Spinal Nurse from James Cook Hospital. Some flexibility is required to cover holidays and sickness.

Essential to hold a clean driving licence to transport in mobility car.

 

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

 

Closing date: 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 – 2020014CR

Hours: 17 hours of support is required 7 days per week, split between 2 PA’s (Monday to Sunday 1 hour 8-9am, 1 hour 8-9pm and 3 hours social) These times are negotiable.

Rate of Pay: £12.15 per hour

Area: Boldon, South Tyneside

 

I have a physical disability and need assistance with most aspects of daily living.  I currently live independently in my home along with my wife.

As my Personal Assistant, your job will be to provide the physical assistance respecting my privacy and dignity and to enable me to be as fully independent as possible. You must be extremely reliable and be able to work regular hours. I will require support to access social and leisure activities, assistance with personal care tasks, mobility and transfers.

You do not have to be physically strong to do the job well, but good general health is important.

Car driver preferred.

For further information, please see the  Job Description.

For an application pack, please email: self.directedsupportteam@southtyneside.gov.uk

 

Closing date: 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.