Female Personal Assistant – 68534LS

Disability North; South Shields; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive care organization in South Shields is seeking two female Personal Assistants to support a retired woman with a muscle-wasting condition. Responsibilities include personal care, light household tasks, and accompanying to appointments. Ideal candidates are understanding, adaptable, and empathetic. The position requires references, a DBS check, and a preference for candidates with a driving license.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Pro rata holidays

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Must be able to adapt to fluctuating health needs.
• Must have a full driving licence and access to a car (preferred but not essential).
• References and a current full DBS check are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and hygiene support.
• Assist with light household tasks and meal preparation.
• Accompany to appointments and outings.
• Support medication routines.
• Help with day-to-day tasks as needed.

Skills

Understanding

Adaptability

Compassion

Reliability

Respect for personal boundaries

Job description

Overview

Hours: up to 10-16 hours per week (times and days to be discussed)

Area: South Shields

Rates of pay: Age-related national minimum wage, up to £13.50 per hour

Holidays: 5.6 weeks pro rata per annum. Bank holidays are usually honoured on a pro-rata basis (except in emergencies)

Role and qualities

I am a retired woman and power chair user seeking two female Personal Assistants to support me in living independently and enhancing my quality of life. I live with a muscle-wasting condition that can vary in severity and often causes fatigue and pain, so you must be able to adapt to fluctuating health needs. I am looking for individuals who are understanding, adaptable, and compassionate in their approach. Kind, reliable, and respectful of personal boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Personal care and hygiene
• Light household tasks and meal preparation
• Accompanying me to appointments, hydrotherapy sessions, and other outings
• Assisting with day-to-day tasks as needed
• Supporting medication routines (training can be provided if necessary)

A full driving licence and access to a car is preferred but not essential.

There will be minimal weekend work required.

References and a current full DBS check are essential.

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 and screening

APPLICATION FORM

Title: *

First Name: *

Middle Name:

Last Name: *

Address: *

Telephone number (Home):

E-mail address: *

National Insurance Number:

Driving licence status and access to transport: Yes/No; if yes, for how long?

Tell us about you: what makes you a good candidate for this post, relevant achievements, interests and hobbies.

YOUR EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Current job and what you enjoy about it; please list previous occupations (paid or unpaid).

Employer 1

Date From – Date To; Employer; Position; Reason for leaving

Employer 2

Date From – Date To; Employer; Position; Reason for leaving

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Education and training

Please list details of your education and qualifications relevant to this role.

Education/Training 1

Date From

Date To

School/College/University/Trainer

Qualification/Training Course

Grade

Education/Training 2

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Additional information

Would you work extra hours at short notice? Could you help with form filling, paying bills and shopping? Would you be prepared to work in a house where smoking is not permitted? Indicate any Personal Assistance tasks you could not perform for religious, cultural, medical reasons. When could you start? Where did you see this advert?

Criminal convictions

Because of the nature of the work, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any information given will be confidential. Declaration: Have you had any criminal convictions that are not subject to filtering? Yes/No

References

Please provide details of two referees. One must be a current or most recent employer if you have one; they should not be a close family member.

1. Name, relationship, address, telephone, email. Contact following interview but prior to job offer: Yes/No

2. Name, relationship, address, telephone, email. Contact following interview but prior to job offer: Yes/No

Declaration

I confirm that, to the best of my knowledge, the information on this form is accurate and that I have not omitted any facts which may bear on my application. If employed and the information is later found to be inaccurate, I may be dismissed.