Positions: Personal Assistant

Location: Heworth, York (YO31)

Wage: £11.70 per hour

Hours: Morning and evening shifts

Tuesday 8.30am – 1.30pm, 4.15pm – 7pm

Wednesday 9.30am – 2.30pm

Thursday 9.30am – 2.30pm, 4.15pm – 7pm

Friday 9.30am – 2.30pm, 4.15pm – 7pm

Sat & Sun 10am – 2pm, 4pm – 7pm (with definite flexibility required for weekends)

Shifts expected to be shared between 2-3 new team members, according to availability.

Please indicate what hours and shifts you are available.

Flexibility required due to nature of the role. Extra hours available to cover holidays/absence within the team.

 

Essential criteria:

Full UK driving licence (use of employer vehicle)

Clear enhanced DBS check (completed upon job offer)

Ability to work weekends and/or evenings (regularly or to cover absence or holidays within the team)

Experience with adults with autism

Can work in environment where there is a toddler

Awareness of chronic pain impacts on daily living

LGBTQ+ awareness and knowledge

Experience working with/supporting those with mental health difficulties

 

Seeking 2 new permanent members of a team of personal assistants to support a disabled solo parent in their early 30s to live life independently and to the fullest possible. Role requires some personal care support, light housekeeping, help with cooking/meal prep, food shopping, accessing the community, and more. I may also require help to physically enact some of my parenting role – such as lifting my child into or out of the car, support around teeth brushing or putting on footwear. Opportunities to support days out or travel within the country may also occur.

Applicants must bring enthusiasm, confidence, capacity to be self-motivated and work semi-independently at times, be comfortable working around toddlers, comfort with LGBT+ people, excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English…and openness to impromptu dancing happening.

 

For more information, please see the 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 candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.

 

Job Title: Personal Assistant

Hours: 12 hours total

3 hours on both Saturday & Sunday

Plus 6 hours to be used flexibly (once a fortnight)

Rate of Pay: £13.46 per hour

Location:  York

 

I’m looking to find a PA to join the team for up to 12 hours a week please. This includes 6 hours every weekend.

Must be able to work an evening at least twice a month as I have two very important meetings to attend. One of them usually involves eating out!

Will need to be a pet lover as I have a dog. Tyler who is really friendly, loves to eat AND flirt. Lol

Help with food preparation, shopping, housework, helping with Tyler and generally getting around and, ideally out of the house. I like going to the gym so that I can carry on eating my favourite thing… CAKE!! Nom nom nom

BACKGROUND: I suffered a brain explosion (SAH) back in 2017 which has left me with chronic pain down my right hand side. At times my mobility is bad too. Fatigue is a big problem and can catch me out at any time. I have wheelchair. Ideal for trips out. At times my speech is slurred, and I struggle with words; mild aphasia. I lost the vision in my left eye due to a rare eye cancer (2019). All I need now is a parrot on my shoulder so I could do a great expression of a pirate!!

A driver is required with their own vehicle and appropriate insurance so we can go out and about. Mileage expenses will be reimbursed.

 

For more information, please see the Job Description

To apply please fill out our online application form.

This post is subject to references and satisfactory DBS checks.

 

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.

Hours:  1 day per week Monday – Friday and holiday cover for colleagues.

Pay rate: £14.30 per hour

Area:  Bolton Percy, York

 

About the role.

Female carer to join a small team supporting a young lady with learning and physical disabilities.

The role is to support the young lady and keep her safe, working alongside colleagues, in her home and on a variety of activities that she participates in during the week, including swimming, horse riding, cycling, going for walks, participating in activity groups including art and music etc. Playing games and reading stories.

 

About me.

I live at home with mum and dad and our cat Brian. I enjoy a wide variety of activities as above and love watching DVDs (Disney, Postman Pat, Moomins etc), listening to stories and playing games. I use a wheelchair for getting around, but I can walk short distances, if supported, and sometimes get around the house on my bottom. I like going out and about and seeing interesting things. Can you help me do this?

No previous experience necessary as training will be given on the job

Must be a non- smoker with a clean driving licence.

 

This post is subject to references and satisfactory DBS checks.

For further information please download the Job Description

You can apply online or email directpayments@disabilitynorth.org.uk for an application pack.

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.

 

 

Location: Fulford, York

Hours of work: Part Time hours available to fit in with an existing rota.

Tuesday: 5pm-9pm

Sunday: 9am-1pm

Rate of pay: £12.27 per hour

 

Things I love to do: Watch sport on tv. Hydrotherapy sessions. Cafes, Garden Centres and other days out.  

I have physical and learning disabilities I live in my own home with support from a team of PAs and my family.  I need assistance with all aspects of daily living.  We are looking for new PAs to join the existing team support me to take part in activities inside and outside my home.

Car driver with clean driving licence is essential for this role as you will be driving me in my car.

For more information please see the 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 candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.