Area: South Tyneside

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: £12.90 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.

 

 

Female Personal Assistant: 68534LS

Hours: up to 10-16 hours per week (times and days to be discussed)

Area: South Shields

Rates of pay: Age-related national minimum wage, up to £13.50 per hour

Holidays: 5.6 weeks pro rata per annum. Bank holidays are usually honoured on a pro-rata basis (except in emergencies)

 

I am a retired woman and power chair user seeking two female Personal Assistants to support me in living independently and enhancing my quality of life. I live with a muscle-wasting condition that can vary in severity and often causes fatigue and pain so you must be able to adapt to fluctuating health needs

Therefore, I am looking for individuals who are understanding, adaptable, and compassionate in their approach. Kind, reliable, and respectful of personal boundaries

You will provide essential support with:

Personal care and hygiene
Light household tasks and meal preparation
Accompanying me to appointments, hydrotherapy sessions, and other outings
Assisting with day-to-day tasks as needed
Supporting medication routines, experience would be desirable (training can be provided if necessary)

A full driving licence and access to a car is preferred but not essential

There will be minimal weekend work required

References and a current full DBS check is essential

 

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.

 

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 – 5007521

Hours: 4 Hours per week

Area: Jarrow

Rates of pay: Age-related national minimum wage, up to £12.90 per hour

Holidays: 5.6 weeks pro rata per annum

 

We’re looking for a kind, patient, and enthusiastic Personal Assistant to support an 11-year-old boy who has a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). He experiences challenges with learning, communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation.

He has sensory sensitivities and processing difficulties and sometimes mouths or eats non-edible items (Pica), which can affect his health. His speech and language are significantly delayed, and he communicates mostly through gestures and body language.

Despite these challenges, he’s a bright and active young boy who enjoys a wide range of activities! He loves exploring both indoors and outdoors, playing with trains, using the iPad, messy play, soft play, and building with LEGO. He also enjoys singing nursery rhymes, number games, PE, trampolining, biking, and swimming.

He has severe learning difficulties and is working well below age-related expectations. He lives at home with his mum, dad, and older sibling. Some personal care is required, as he is not fully toilet trained. He may request to wear a pad and can become upset or emotional if it’s removed, sometimes leading to head banging when frustrated.

He is very sensitive to noise and can become anxious or overwhelmed in busy environments, which may lead to meltdowns.

 

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 – 222419LS

Hours: 4 Hours per week

Area: South Shields

Rates of pay: Age-related national minimum wage, up to £12.90 per hour

Holidays: 5.6 weeks pro rata per annum

 

We’re looking for a kind and committed Personal Assistant to support a brilliant 14-year-old boy with complex medical needs.

He lives at home with his mum, dad, and older brother. While his health needs are significant, his personality truly shines through. His immune system is very fragile, so he takes medication to help prevent infections. He has a Jejunostomy tube for medication and fluids, and while he eats pureed food, he’s starting to manage small lumps too. Other medical details can be shared directly with the family.

Although his medical conditions are now stable, he has been affected by a Brain Lymphoma, which has led to neurodevelopmental challenges. He needs support with learning, communication, sensory processing, emotional development, and physical skills.

He attends Percy Hedley School and has an EHCP in place. But beyond the medical and developmental needs, he’s a fun-loving young man with a big personality. He enjoys making BluTack models, shopping trips in his chair, cars, puzzles, sensory play, and watching his dad juggle. He’s also a bit of an escape artist, so staying alert is important! He can become frustrated and may self-harm, so understanding and patience are key.

This role is about seeing the whole person and supporting him in a way that helps him thrive. If you’re compassionate, reliable, and ready to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from 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.