Job Title: Female Personal Assistant – Social Care
Hours: 22 hours per week various days to be arranged with the employer, flexibility required.
Rate of Pay: £14.50 per hour
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1
Lindsay lives in the centre of Newcastle. She is looking for a personal assistant to support her with daily living. She is a friendly, chatty person by nature who would describe herself as adventurous, she loves trying new things. Lindsay likes to bake on occasion, which the personal assistant would support with, and she is also affiliated with various social events including creative writing sessions and saxophone sessions. Lindsay has previously enjoyed rock climbing at Newcastle Climbing Centre and may want to revisit this activity in the future, previously she also enjoyed kayaking and would love to be able to experience this activity again. Lindsay has recently booked horse riding to try out new activities.
The personal assistant’s role would be to support Lindsay with domestic tasks including laundry and cleaning duties, baking and supporting her when accessing the internet to manage her correspondence. Lindsay would also like some support accessing the community and you may be required to attend medical appointments with Lindsay. You will be required to offer IT support, assisting Lindsay with email responses and online purchases, and smart phone technology so she can easily access and utilise the features on the phone.
A driver with a full UK driving licence is desirable and you must hold business insurance with your car insurance agent. Part of the role will involve day trips and, may involve long car journeys to venues like Chester zoo or Manchester for skiing sessions at the Snow Cube.
As Lindsay’s personal assistant your job will be to provide the domestic and social assistance that she needs to enable her to live in the way which she wants to. You must be able to respect her privacy and understand the need for confidentiality in all areas of your work.
Lindsay is looking for somebody who is enthusiastic and pro-active in their work, with a sense of humour.
Previous experience of working with brain Injuries and visual impairment would be beneficial.
Post subject to references and DBS check.
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 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.