Overview
Location: Elswick, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Hours: 8 hours per week, Saturdays and Sundays, with two possible shifts on a rota: 08:00–12:00 or 17:00–21:00. Rate of pay: £13.95 per hour.
Hello, I’m Kate, a 33-year-old powerchair user, seeking a passionate, proactive female personal assistant to join my team. The role involves 8 hours of work per week across Saturdays and Sundays, with two possible shifts on a rota: 08:00–12:00 or 17:00–21:00. There are opportunities to pick up extra hours when cover is required.
Responsibilities
* Provide personal care support, including assistance with showers, toileting, and transfers (using a hoist – full training provided).
* Assist with shopping trips and household chores on some weekends.
* Cook meals and support daily living activities.
* Care for and assist with a canine assistance dog; be comfortable with dogs and help clean up after the dog when needed.
* Support the living environment and routines to help the client live independently.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Confident, proactive, quick-thinking, calm, and enjoys time outdoors.
* Willing to assist with personal care and mobility tasks, including transfers with hoist.
* Comfortable around dogs and able to assist with dog-related duties.
* Current DBS check and satisfactory references are required, or the role will be subject to these checks.
* Must have permission to work in the U.K. at the start of employment.
* 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.
Additional Information
This post is subject to references and satisfactory DBS checks. This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.
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