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
Hours: Variable (up to 12 hours per month) Working Saturdays
Rate: £13.02 per hour
Location: Birtley, Gateshead
A brief description of the individual requiring support: A male aged 21 years with cerebral palsy, affecting all four limbs. Looking to assemble a fantastic team of personal assistants on a flexible part-time basis.
Please take a look at the full job description (PDF, 55 KB)(opens new window).
If you would like to apply for this role, please forward your CV to dprecruitment@gateshead.gov.uk
Female Personal Care Assistant
Hours: 20 per week
Rate of Pay: £13.02 per hour
Shift Pattern: 11am - 4pm 4 days per week
Area: NE9
A brief description of the individual requiring support: A female aged 36 years of age who requires support in and outside of her home. They love singing, drama and attending the theatre and are sociable and outgoing.
Please take a look at the full job description (PDF, 134 KB)(opens new window).
if you would like to apply for this job role, please forward your CV to dprecruitment@gateshead.gov.uk
For more information
Contact the direct payments team on:
0191 433 2337
dprecruitment@gateshead.gov.uk