PA Vacancy

Personal Assistant/Support Worker – ERHNCL

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (NE6 area)

Job Type: Part-time (3 hours per week, Wednesday/ Saturday flexible hours)

Salary: £14.00 per hour

Contract: Direct Payment (employed), funded by Newcastle City Council

Driver with own vehicle and full UK driving licence essential

 

About the Role:
We are looking for a Personal Assistant / Support Worker to support a creative female in her personal social life. You will be part of a small support team that helps maintain her independence at home, and occasionally in the community.

This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys helping others live life to the fullest.

A full advanced DBS check will be required

Key Responsibilities:

  • Providing support at home, and social activities
  • Driving your own vehicle for appointments, errands, and outings (a full, clean driving licence is required)
  • Working independently and as part of a small, dedicated team

 

Requirements: Not all needs to be met

  • Interest in the arts and creativity
  • Online Gaming
  • Martial Arts
  • Watching Movies at home
  • Gardening

What We Offer:

  • £14.00 per hour
  • 3 hours per week with flexibility on a Wednesday/ Saturday
  • A supportive working environment
  • Opportunity to make a genuine impact in someone’s life

 

How to Apply:
Please submit your CV along with a brief cover note telling us why you’re interested in this role to directpayments@disabilitynorth.org.uk

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.

 

    APPLICATION FORM

    IMPORTANT: The form must be completed in full or your application may be rejected.
    A curriculum vitae will not be accepted as a substitute.

    Required fields are marked *.

    Your Personal Details

    Telephone number

    Do you hold a current full, clean driving licence which is valid in the UK?
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    TELL US ABOUT YOU……
    YOUR EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

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    YOUR EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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    A FEW MORE QUESTIONS……
    DETAILS OF CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS

    Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions Order 1975). Applicants are not entitled therefore to withhold information about convictions which, for other purposes, are 'spent' under the provisions of the Act unless they are subject to filtering. Any information given will be completely confidential.

    Declaration: Have you had any criminal convictions that are not subject to filtering?
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    REFERENCES

    Please give the details of two people who have agreed to act as referees for you. One must be a current or most recent employer if you have one; they should not be a member of your close family.

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    DECLARATION

    Your application will be passed on via email or post to the service user or their nominated person who is advertising.

    Disability North will electronically store your application form for 6 months after this recruitment ends, it will then be deleted.

    If you are successful your application form will be stored electronically throughout the course of your employment and 6 months thereafter. It will then be deleted. We may share your information with our payroll service in order for them to carry out the payroll service to your employer.

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