PA Vacancy

Personal Assistant/Support Worker – KTNCL03

🌟 Exciting Opportunity: Personal Assistant / Support Worker 🌟

đź“ŤLocation: Newcastle
⏰ Hours: 30 hours per week
đź’° Rate of Pay: ÂŁ15 per hour
đź“‹ Reporting To: Direct Payment Employer

 

Are you a compassionate, dynamic individual who enjoys making a positive difference in someone’s life? A Personal Assistant is needed to join the support team of a Newcastle-based female wheelchair user.

Why Join Us?

  • Rewarding Work: Support someone to lead an active, independent life.
  • Great Pay: ÂŁ15/hour.
  • Flexibility: Work shifts as part of a supportive rota system, with opportunities for additional hours.
  • Full Training Provided: No experience needed – just a willingness to learn.

What We’re Looking For:

You should:
âś… Hold a clean driving licence and be comfortable driving a Motability vehicle.
âś… Be ready to assist with a variety of personal care, as well as support in home, work, and social environments.
âś… Be a team player who can also work independently when needed.
âś… Be reliable, adaptable, and committed to empowering others.

Shift Details:

Shift times are typically split between morning, afternoon, and evening, ensuring varied and dynamic days. We are a collaborative team and are open to discussing shifts in more detail to create a schedule that works for everyone.

Additional Information:

  • This role is exempt under the Equality Act 2010 (schedule 9, paragraphs 1–4).
  • The position requires an enhanced DBS check, paid for by the employer.

Ready to Apply?

👉 Option 1: Fill out our online application form.
👉 Option 2: Send a full, up-to-date CV to: directpayments@disabilitynorth.org.uk, quoting reference KTNCL03.

 

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.

 

    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.

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    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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