Personal Assistant – GMGHD

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

Job summary

A local support organization in Gateshead seeks a Personal Assistant to provide driving and support for a man with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis. The role involves companionship during trips to the gym and social appointments, alongside dog walking duties. Required hours are 3 on Fridays and 2 on Saturdays, with the potential for additional hours during holidays. A clean driving license and a sense of humor are essential for this supportive role.

Qualifications

• Clean driving license is essential.
• Ability to drive a WAV converted VW Caddy automatic.
• Experience or interest in dog walking is required.

Responsibilities

• Drive a man with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis to appointments.
• Assist in social activities and engagements.
• Provide companionship and care while traveling.

Skills

Driving license

Sense of humor

Common-sense approach

Dog walking

Job description

Hours: 3 hours Friday, 2 hours Saturday, plus cover for holidays

Area: Ryton, Gateshead

Rate: £14.02 per hour

The role is to drive a 50ish year-old man with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis who relies on an electric wheelchair to the gym and social appointments. Usually going to Benmar house Choppington Rd, Morpeth NE61 2HX and Leadgate Community Centre, Plantation Street, Leadgate, County Durham, DH8 7PP.

We also meet up with other MS folk on the 1st Tuesday of the month at the Jolly Drovers Pont Rd, Leadgate, Consett DH8 6RR.

I already have two PAs but need another to work 3 hours on Fridays and 2 hours on Saturdays and to cover for the existing PA’s holidays etc.

A clean driving licence is required and the ability to drive a WAV converted VW Caddy automatic.

A dog walker is essential as Alice, a small Bichon/Cavalier cross, who does not cast any hair tends to come along for the ride. A sense of humour is very much required and common-sense approach to any help that is needed. Work hours are usually 12 – 5 mostly weekdays and a few hours on a Saturday.

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.