Female Personal Assistant – RPANCL

Disability North; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive organization is seeking a friendly and reliable personal assistant to help with day-to-day living and promote independence. Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, the role involves light personal care, assistance with household tasks, and accompanying the employer on social activities. Female or non-binary applicants are encouraged to apply, with physical fitness and a full UK driving license being essential.

Qualifications

• Female or non-binary applicants only.
• Physically fit and able to lift a wheelchair.
• Full, clean UK driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide light personal care including dressing and medication reminders.
• Assist with cooking, housework, errands, and life admin.
• Support with social activities and travel.

Job description

Hours: 18 hours per week (including weekends)
Location: Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne
Rate of pay: £14.80 per hour

Female or non-binary applicants only

I’m Ruth – a musician and composer looking for a friendly, reliable PA to support me with day‑to‑day living and help me stay independent. The role is varied and includes:

What you’ll do

• Light personal care (dressing, being present while I shower, medication reminders)
• Cooking, light housework, shopping, errands, and life admin
• Support with social activities and occasional travel
• Loading/unloading my wheelchair and travelling with me in my Motability vehicle

About you

• Female or non‑binary
• Physically fit and able to lift a wheelchair
• Clean, careful, respectful, and able to follow instructions
• Positive, chatty, reliable, and organised
• Full, clean UK driving licence essential

About me:
I’m creative, active, and social. I use a wheelchair but can walk short distances. I need someone mindful, gentle, and supportive due to mobility and immune system issues.

This post is exempt under the 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.