Newcastle
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Hours: 30 or 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Positions: 2
Closing date: 20th September 2026
We are looking for caring, reliable and enthusiastic Personal Assistants to support adults to live independently in their own homes and communities.
This is a varied and rewarding role focused on helping people maintain their independence, make their own choices and enjoy fulfilling lives.
The Role
As a Personal Assistant, you will provide person-centred support based around each individual's needs, preferences and goals.
Your duties may include:
* Supporting independence, choice and everyday living skills
* Providing personal care where required
* Helping with cooking, cleaning, shopping and household tasks
* Supporting people to access activities and their local community
* Providing emotional and social support
* Supporting health and wellbeing
* Working with families and healthcare professionals
* Maintaining accurate records and following safeguarding procedures
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
* Caring, compassionate and respectful
* Reliable, positive and flexible
* A good communicator
* Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
* Committed to promoting dignity, choice and independence
Previous care or support experience is beneficial but not essential. A Level 2 Health & Social Care qualification is desirable, but we are equally interested in candidates with the right values and attitude.
What We Offer
* £13.45 per hour
* Permanent 30 or 35-hour contract
* Additional hours available
* Competitive sleep-in payments
* Comprehensive shadowing and specialist training
* Ongoing training and development
* 24-hour on-call support
* Enhanced DBS paid for
* Company pension
* Discretionary staff bonus scheme
* Mental health support and signposting
* Access to Blue Light discounts
Working Hours
Flexibility is required, with shifts potentially including evenings, weekends and bank holidays depending on the needs of the people you support.
Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS and barring check, satisfactory references, right to work checks and other relevant pre-employment checks
Salary description
£13.45 - £13.45 per hour