Personal Care Assistant jobs (direct payments)

Become a Personal Assistant and change someone's life.

Any Gateshead resident who is eligible for a direct payment personal care budget can choose to employ their own Personal Assistant to help with their day-to-day care. For some, this gives them control of how they spend their care budget in a way that supports their independence. 

Personal Assistants play a valuable role. All Personal Assistants are employed directly by the individual and therefore the roles can be very varied depending on their individual need. Personal Assistants roles can include tasks such as: 

• general care and support
• support with social support and activities
• domestic support
• helping with personal care
• meal preparation

These are paid employment roles. They could be part time or full time and may require flexible hours as each role is tailored to the individual. The pay per hour is above minimum wage. If training is required, as part of the role, then this can be arranged.
 

Current vacancies

Personal Care Assistant - 334762

Hours: 2 hours during term time
             6 hours during non term time

Rate: £13.02 per hour

Location: Blaydon on Tyne

A brief description of the individual requiring support: An active boy aged 17 years with learning difficulties requiring support with outdoor activities in the community. 

Please take a look at the full job description (PDF, 197 KB)(opens new window).

If you would like to apply for this role, please forward your CV to [email protected] quoting 334762.
 

Personal Care Assistant - 167074 

Hours: Variable (up to 100 hours per month) Shared across the team

Rate: £13.02 per hour

Location: Birtley, Gateshead

A brief description of the individual requiring support: A 22 year old male with cerebral palsy, affecting all four limbs. I am assembling a fantastic team of PA's / Carers to support me on a flexible part-time basis.  If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact please look at the job description.

Please take a look at the full job description (PDF, 64 KB)(opens new window).

If you would like to apply for this role, please forward your CV to [email protected] quoting reference 167074.
 

Personal Assistant  - 93056

Hours: 39 hours per week (includes overnight hours)

Rate of pay: £13 per hour

Shift Pattern: Flexible to be worked on a rota basis

Area: Ryton

A brief description of the individual requiring support: A disabled male with an Acquired Traumatic Brain Injury who is a wheelchair user and requires 24-hour care and support with all aspects of daily living in and outside of the home.

Please take a look at the Full Job Description (PDF, 102 KB)(opens new window)

if you would like to apply for this job role, please forward your CV to [email protected] using reference: 93056
 

Personal Assistant - 800813

Hours: 6 hours

Rate of pay: £14.04 per hour

Shift pattern: Flexible hours (including weekends)

Area: Gateshead

A brief description of the individual requiring support: We are looking for a personal assistant to support a non-verbal 9-year-old Autistic boy who has learning difficulties with some personal care and social activities. They are very active and strong so require supervision at all times when out in the community.

Please take a look at the Full Job Description (PDF, 102 KB)(opens new window)

if you would like to apply for this job role, please forward your CV to [email protected] using reference: 800813
 

Personal Assistant - 377161

Hours: Either 3 early morning shifts - 6.30 to 8.30am (total 6 hrs) or 1 afternoon/evening shift - 3 to 9pm and 1 early shift 6.30 to 8.30am (total 8hrs) Term time but non term time hours available if PA wishes

Rate of Pay: £15 per hour

Area: Rowlands Gill

A brief description of the individual requiring support: To support a male young person/teenager with disabilities with personal care, having a meal and engaging with activities within the home.

Please take a look at the Job Description (PDF, 144 KB)(opens new window)

if you would like to apply for this job role, please forward your CV to [email protected] using reference: 377161
 

Personal Assistant - 200566

Hours: 10 hours per week

Rate of pay: £14.04 per hour

Area: Whickham

A brief description of the individual requiring support: You will be supporting a young gentleman to access the community and engage in activities of their choice.

They enjoy gaming and listening to heavy metal music.

About the role

As a Support worker, you will play a key role in helping this young person explore activities. Your responsibilities will include

• supporting with social activities and community outings
• support to attend events
• support to explore volunteering opportunities

What we're looking for

We're looking for a compassionate, proactive, and creative individual who is passionate about making a difference in people's lives. You'll play a key role in preventing social isolation and encouraging clients to engage in meaningful activities that enhance their well-being and sense of belonging.

Please take a look at the Job Description (PDF, 138 KB)(opens new window)

if you would like to apply for this job role, please forward your CV to [email protected] using reference: 200566
 

Personal Assistant - 790553

Hours: Up to 25 hours per week

Rate of pay: £14.04 per hour

Shift pattern: Flexible, including weekends

Location: Whickham

About the individual:

We are looking for a female personal assistant to support a lovely 34 year old female who is friendly, outgoing, and enjoys being active and out in the community.

Currently studying at University to complete her degree.

About the role:

As a personal assistant you will play an important role in supporting this lady to live confidently and independently at home and be supported in the community. If you're reliable, respectful and enjoy making a positive difference to someone's day, this post could suit you!

You will provide day-to-day support with things like preparing meals, and keeping the home running smoothly. No two days will be exactly the same, and you'll be a valued part of helping her live the life she chooses.

Your responsibilities will include:

• supporting with travel and accessing the community
• support with organising and attending appointments (including hospital and university)
• occasional support pushing a manual wheelchair
• providing general practical and organisational support
• help with meal preparation and household tasks

What we're looking for:

This role would suit someone who is friendly, dependable, chatty and able to work independently while building a positive, professional working relationship. This role is person-centred, meaningful and truly rewarding- you'll be supporting someone to stay independent and continue doing the things she enjoys.

Additional requirements:

• must be a driver with access to own vehicle
• enhanced DBS required (funded by the employer)

How to apply

For further details, please refer to the job description (PDF, 122 KB).

To apply, please send your CV to [email protected] quoting the job reference. 

This advert will close once a suitable applicant is found.
 

Personal Assistant - 1002018

Hours: Up to 4 hours per week Monday-Sunday Term-time

Up to 8 hours per week Monday to Sunday non Term-time

Rate of pay: £14.04 per hour

Location: Low Fell

About the individual:

We are looking for a personal assistant to support a non verbal, autistic 7 year old boy who is living with epilepsy. He is friendly and sociable and enjoys getting out in the community.

About the role:

As a personal assistant, you will be supporting a young boy who is a wheelchair user with some aspects of personal care, accessing the community for social activities and getting out into the community.

What we're looking for:

We are looking for a friendly, loving person who is happy and outgoing to match this young boys personality. You will need to be reliable and confident supporting someone in the community while helping to keep him safe.

How to apply

For further details, please refer to the Personal Assistant-T.T (PDF, 249 KB)

To apply, please send your CV to [email protected] quoting the job reference. 

This advert will close once a suitable applicant is found.