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: £12.21 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.

Female Personal Assistant – MLNT

Reporting to: Direct Payment Employer

Location: Near Benton area

Hours of work: 13 hours every Saturday (could consider job share)

Rate of Pay: £12.21 per hour

 

Female Personal Assistant (to cover maternity leave for up to 12 months). Over 25 years for driving insurance purposes.

Hello, I’m Mary and I’m a 77-year-old lady who is totally human and wheelchair dependent. I’m looking for a personal assistant to join my team of carers who take care of me 24/7. I’m partially sighted and wear hearing aids. I enjoy an organic diet and love to sit in my conservatory listening to books with my Jack Russell, Eric, on my lap.

I live in a fully adapted bungalow complete with hoist and I use a power chair. I love to go for walks with Eric when I can. I forgot to mention you need to like dogs and I do need you to pick up after him.

The role is for 13 hours per week, all worked in one day a Saturday, 8am till 9pm. There are also opportunities to pick up extra hours when cover is required.

My personal care routine involves assistance with showers, toileting and transfers (using a hoist – full training provided) meal preparation is part of the job as are some light household duties. I would also like someone who has full driving licence as I have an adapted van and like to go out on occasion, shopping or appointments. You must be over 25-year-old for insurance purposes.

The role is about supporting me to live independently, and I am looking for someone who can work as part of a team and can help me make each day and enjoyable and fulfilling.

If this sounds like you, I would love to hear from you.

To apply please complete the online application form or send your CV to Marylaver2014@gmail.com

 

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

 

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 – BLNT

Location: Wallsend, North Tyneside

Hours of work: 24-32 hours per week until April/May 2026

Tuesday 11am – 7.30pm

Wednesday 11.30am – 8pm

Thursday 8.15am – 4.45pm

Every other Saturday 8.30am – 5pm

All shifts over 6 hours include a 30-minute unpaid lunch break

Rate of pay: £12.21 per hour

Driving licence essential

 

I am registered severely sight impaired, I live with my 2 children, my guide dog and my pet dog. I love going on long walks with the dogs and sitting down for a coffee and cake after. I am a keen baker, my son thinks I should open a cake shop they are so delicious! In the spring and summer we like to try and grow things in the garden. I enjoy days out at weekends and school holidays to National Trust, soft play, swimming, trampolining with my children. The position will involve assisting me to get out into the community by acting as a pair of eyes for me. To do this I require someone who is confident with verbal communication and can drive my automatic car. In the home I require support with a variety of domestic tasks.

Training will be provided for the role, having enthusiasm and a positive attitude towards Disabled people along with a sense of humour are very important attributes for my PA to have.

A clean valid driving licence is essential for this role.  You must be over 25 years old for insurance purposes.

Here you can download a detailed Job Description  with all of the information about the role.

Positions are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS criminal record check.

 

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.