Personal Assistant

Disability North; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support service is seeking a personal assistant to help a sociable young woman with epilepsy navigate daily life and community activities. Responsibilities include providing support during social outings and assisting with mobility and transport. The ideal candidate is physically fit, detail-oriented, and has experience with epilepsy, as well as a good sense of humor. This is a long-term position focusing on building a strong rapport.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with individuals with epilepsy.
• Ability to follow instructions carefully and show sensitivity.
• Good sense of humor and able to engage in lively conversation.

Responsibilities

• Assistance with daily living activities and community access.
• Support with mobility and public transport navigation.
• Prompting support after seizure episodes.

Skills

Experience with epilepsy

Animal lover

Good communication skills

Physically fit

Detail-oriented

Job description

About the Role

I am currently seeking a personal assistant to support me in accessing the community and staying safe while out. I have epilepsy with varying seizure levels, so you must have experience working with individuals with epilepsy and be able to identify seizures.

I live with my parents, brother and nephew and own two old English bulldogs; you must be an animal lover and not frightened of reptiles, snakes or spiders, which I also keep as pets. I also have occasional episodes of depression.

Key Responsibilities

• Personal Care Support – there are no direct personal‑care duties, but you may need to offer prompts or assistance after seizures.
• Daily Living Support – assistance with social activities and accessing the community; you must be able to identify my medications and their purpose; I enjoy trips to Newcastle, shopping, dining, bowling, the beach (prefer to avoid sand), arcades, Spanish City, cinema, comedy, crazy golf, gaming, music and TV (especially Mrs Brown’s Boys).
• Mobility & Transport – support accessing and navigating public transport; holding a full, clean UK driving licence is essential if you are a driver.

Who You Are

• Physically fit – able to support my body weight and keep me safe.
• Able to follow instructions carefully, work with sensitivity and respect boundaries and personal space.
• Experienced working with adults with epilepsy and understanding of mental health presentations.
• Bubbly, happy, talkative, outgoing, upbeat, positive, compassionate and patient with communication difficulties.
• Good at taking initiative yet comfortable being guided by me or my parents.
• Responsible, detail‑oriented and vigilant at all times.

About Me (Kaitlin)

I am a sociable young woman who enjoys my independence and is ready to go solo with the right supporter. I love shopping, good food, especially carbonara, and lively conversation. My epilepsy can be severe, with absent seizures where I am unaware; there are tell‑tale signs to look out for. I communicate verbally, though sometimes struggle with pronunciation; patience is appreciated.

My PA should have a good sense of humour and see the funny side of life. I am looking for a long‑term PA with whom I can build strong rapport. I’m a bit of a diva – all the best people are! I look forward to hearing from you if you feel we could be a dynamic duo.

Equality & Eligibility

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.