Summer Cover Personal Assistant(s) for young disabled queer woman - Durham - DH7
Job Reference (8b609820)
Durham
£13.50 an hour
Part Time
Up to 8 hours a week
Fixed term. 22nd June -27th September 2026. There may be the possibility to move to a permanent role from September.
Statutory holiday pay included.
I’m Rebecca, a 32-year-old disabled queer woman and powered wheelchair user. I’m seeking one or two Personal Assistants to join my team of PAs on a temporary basis over summer to assist with my personal care, daily living and social needs in my family home. I live a few miles from Durham City Centre. This role is not open to men. Applications from trans women and non-binary people are actively welcomed. Previous care experience is not necessary. Please see below for my full typical weekly schedule. If you are unable to work the exact hours listed, or the start and end dates are unsuitable, please do still apply as these can be flexible.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Assistance with personal care including bathing
- Assistance with more challenging aspects of dressing eg. Buttons and shoes
- Preparing and cooking meals
- Assistance with grocery shopping and collecting medication
- Housework including cleaning, tidying and laundry
- Assistance with paperwork and admin
- Assistance with social activities such as going to the cinema
- Assistance with attending medical appointments
Person Specification
Essential
- Must be willing and able to follow my coronavirus policy strictly (outlined at interview or available on request)
- Must be available to work Friday Saturday OR Sunday Monday and at least one other weekday. Advanced level of day-to-day English language skills (C1 Speaking, Listening and Reading)
- Good understanding of a PA’s role in enabling choice and control for disabled people
- Excellent communication skills
- Good food safety knowledge and cooking skills; comfortable preparing and cooking meat
- Strong commitment to the principles of Equality and Diversity
- Must be queer friendly, willing to support me to go on dates and to attend LGBTQ events/venues
- Reliable, respectful, discreet, sensitive, friendly, and pro-active in the role
- Able to work quickly and efficiently, sometimes under pressure
- Flexible- willing and able to change working hours at short notice, cover for colleagues should they be unwell and be contactable in an emergency
- Willingness to learn and develop
Desirable
- Experience of working in a family home and with different generations
- Similar interests, especially in sociology, politics, literature, podcasts and/or TV.
- Experience of/ interest in challenging social injustice
Please note, smokers are welcome to apply, but you will not be permitted to smoke when working in my home.
Typical weekly schedule (total between 2 or 3 PAs)
Monday: 10:00-10:45, 17:30-19:00
Tuesday: 10:00-10:45, 15:30-19:00
Wednesday: 10:00-10:45, 13:30-19:00
Thursday: 10:00-10:45, 15:30-19:00
Friday: 10:00-10:45, 17:30-19:00
Saturday: 17:30-19:00
Sunday: 11:00-14:30
+ 4 hours to be worked at a mutually agreed time
To apply
Please hit apply and submit a cover letter style application as soon as possible. If I like your application, I will contact you within a few days to for a brief Zoom interview, to start from 22nd June.
Services
Meal Preparation
Personal Care
Domestic Care
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Schedule, Pay & Hours
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep