Reporting to: Direct Payment Employer
Location: Near Benton area, North Tyneside
Hours of work:
Saturday: 8.00am-9.00pm (maternity cover)
Friday: 8.00am-7.00pm (permanent)
Rate of Pay: £13.50 per hour
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
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.