Area: Gateshead

Personal Care Assistant – DWGH

Hours: 3-12 hours a month over 1-3 Saturdays a month for my programming volunteering. Other hours will be flexible as and when needed. Up to a maximum of 100 hours per month shared across the team

Rate: £13.02 per hour

Location: Birtley, Gateshead (10 mins drive from the Angel of the North)

 

About Me:

I’m Danny a 21-year-old young lad with cerebral palsy, affecting all four limbs. My trusty powered wheelchair is my mobility companion.

What I am Looking For:

I am assembling a fantastic team of PAs /carers to support me on a flexible part-time basis. If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact, read on!

 

Your Role:

As part of my team, you will assist me with one or more of the following:

  • Volunteering with Coder Dojo: Join me on Saturday mornings or afternoons as we support young people to explore the exciting world of coding and digital making!
  • Music Festivals and Live Events: Be my companion at music festivals and live events throughout the year.
  • Activity Breaks at Calvert Trust Keswick: Dive into adventure! We will head to Calvert Trust Keswick for activity breaks, enjoying activities like rock climbing, canoeing, archery, and hydrotherapy. Typically, one to two times a year where my personal budget allows.
  • Hydrotherapy Sessions: Participate in hydrotherapy sessions to help improve physical well-being and relaxation through water-based exercises. As and when I have the ability to book.
  • Day to day personal care

 

Ideal Candidates:

My dream team members would hold or can obtain A satisfactory DBS enhanced check and would have at least one of the following interests or qualities:

  • Have an interest in computer programming, gaming, or digital making.
  • Love the vibe of music festivals and other live events.
  • Be ready and able to participate in, support with and enjoy activities offered at Calvert Trust in Keswick
  • Ability to support with moving and handling and personal care.
  • Ability to support with swimming/hydrotherapy.

 

While I welcome all applicants, candidates will be selected based on their skills, personality and suitability for the role

I also plan to use slack to manage my team so experience using this app: would be advantageous

Training and Support: Do not worry if you are new to this! I will provide informal training and guidance as needed. Care experience is desirable but not essential.

For more details about myself you can visit my digital portfolio at https://sites.google.com/view/dkw2003/home

 

Ready to Make a Difference? If you are enthusiastic, compassionate, and ready to be part of my incredible team, please consider applying.

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/Buddy – AFGHD

Hours:  Flexible – ideally Tuesday, Friday after 12pm and weekends are available

Rate of Pay: £14.00 per hour, plus mileage allowance

Area: Whickham, Gateshead NE16

Car Driver with Own Car Essential

 

We are looking for a buddy to accompany our son, age 27 (young 27-year-old), who lost his sight following a brain tumour. He lives at home with us, he enjoys music, bingo, bowling, mini golf, eating out.

 

Brief details of the job

We are looking for a fun, lively person to take Jack out to the activities he enjoys, bowling, mini golf, music concerts, pub quizzes, walks, eating out etc. No personal care is needed, and training will be provided in guide walking

 

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 – LMGHD

Hours: Full and part time positions available.

Rate: £14.00 per hour. Up to £15.00 after a six month probationary period. Time and a half bank holidays. Sleepover set rate £80 (midnight- 8am)

Area: Hamsterley Mill, near Rowlands Gill

 

One to one female personal assistant required for a lady with an Acquired Head Injury, in her own home in Hamsterly Mill (near Rowlands Gill). She is 45 years old, loves watching movies, doing craft and spending time with her family and her dogs.

Brain injury experience is preferred, but not essential however experience in care is required.

Car drivers are essential.

Staff will be employed by the client. Not self-employed. Multiple staff required to cover all available hours.

Currently five night shifts available. The night shifts start at 5.45pm till 10am the following morning. However, there is a period of sleep from midnight to 8am, whilst the client sleeps. Staff need to be on hand to assist the client through the night when needed.

The main role of the position is to provide assistance, support and encouragement to the client, with the aim of promoting as much independence as possible.

 

Brief job description

Assist client with the smooth running of her home

Provide domestic assistance

Provide meals for the client

Assist in personal care

Assist the client with shopping

Accompany client to appointments, social events and holidays

Help to care for the client’s pets (dogs)

 

Full job description will be given at interview. On the job training will be given specific to the client.

 

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.

 

 

Female Personal Assistants – JMCGTD

Hours:  7 hours per week to be delivered across evenings as per schedule shown below.

Rate: £11.44 per hour

Area: Sunniside, Gateshead

 

Job Overview

A Female Personal Assistant is required to support with personal care and meal preparation.

7 hours are to be worked 4 evenings per week typically as follows:

Monday 5.15 pm – 7.00 pm

Wednesday 5.15 pm – 7.00 pm

Thursday 5.15 pm – 7.00pm

Friday 4.45 pm – 6.30 pm

 

Respecting privacy and dignity are at the heart of your work. You must understand the employer’s independence. You must be able to always maintain confidentiality in all areas of your work.

Car driver preferred.

 

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.

For further details, please read my Job Description

 

Closing date: This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidates must have permission to work in the U.K.