Personal Assistant – Friendly & Organised Support Role – £14.67/hr – 3.5 hrs per week - Alnwick - NE66
Job Reference (5025df72)
Are you friendly, organised and someone who enjoys helping another person stay on top of everyday life?
A friendly young woman is looking for a reliable Personal Assistant to provide practical support, companionship and encouragement to help her maintain her independence.
She has a wide range of interests, including reading and books, arts, and crafts, collecting plushies, going out for tea, visiting the cinema and theatre, and spending time outdoors. She also volunteers at a charity shop and with a group for young neurodiverse adults.
About the role
This is a varied role requiring someone who is confident, patient and well organised. Support will include:
- Prompting with medication and helping to keep track of this
- Supporting with oversight of data from a diabetes sensor
- Meal preparation and creating food shopping lists
- Keeping track of upcoming appointments
- Prompting and encouraging phone calls and other everyday tasks when needed
- Providing companionship and encouragement to access social activities in the community
- Supporting with general organisation and administrative tasks
Previous care experience is not essential.
More important is finding someone dependable, friendly and comfortable with routine and repeated tasks.
A driver with access to their own vehicle would be preferred.
Hours and pay
£14.67 per hour
3.5 hours per week
The hours consist of one 30-minute visit, six days per week, plus additional 30 minute support time for administrative tasks. There is flexibility around the timing of the calls, which can be discussed at interview.
If you are a warm, organised person who enjoys helping someone stay independent, connected, and confident in everyday life, this could be a really rewarding role.
Services
Meal Preparation
Domestic Care
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Training
Essential PA Guide
Safeguarding Adults/Children
Food Hygiene
First Aid
Hand hygiene
Medical
Safe Administration of Medication
Schedule, Pay & Hours
Time
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Tue
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Fri
Sat
Sun
ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep