Personal Assistants

I'm recruiting the final two full-time Personal Assistants to complete my fantastic care team.

I'm looking for someone who can support me on my exciting journey towards becoming a primary school teacher while helping me maintain an active, independent, and meaningful life despite my complex health conditions.

You will be required to assist me physically but not be my voice or my brain. I remain actively involved in directing all of my own care, studies, and managing my home, placements, and daily life.

About the Role

No two days are the same!

This role offers the opportunity to learn new skills, take part in exciting adventures, and hopefully share plenty of laughter along the way.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing personal and complex medical care

Preparing nutritious meals suitable for my many allergies and intolerances

Supporting daily essential physiotherapy routines and mobility needs

Assisting discretely during school placements and daily activities

Supporting me to be able to have an active social life: including trips to the cinema, theatre, live music events, restaurants, and regular nights out in Newcastle

Enabling me to partake in my hobbies, including my love of nature: walks with my family pet/future service dog (must be comfortable around dogs as I'm getting a medical alert dog in the near future), stargazing late at night, dolphin spotting during nice weather, crafting, baking and spending time with my family

Promoting independence while providing discreet support when required

Being able to use your initiative to complete tasks on your own when I'm unwell/in bed

You will work both independently during lone-working shifts and as part of a close-knit team of five dedicated Personal Assistants providing 24-hour, one-to-one support.

Physical Requirements

Applicants must be physically able to:

Push a manual wheelchair

Assist with fastening braces tightly and using slide sheets safely

Get up and down from the floor when required

Support with daily physiotherapy exercises

Following successful completion of training and probation period, we are offering a permanent 24-hour contract - to be on a rolling 4-week rota (see example rota for once a full stable team are established).

If you're a quick learner with plenty of energy, a positive and bubbly personality, and can confidently use your own initiative while following my instructions, I'd love to hear from you!

Essential Requirements

Driver - You must be confident driving my adapted automatic Mercedes Sprinter van.

Non-smoker - No perfume, aftershave, or scented products can be worn while on shift due to a life-threatening allergy.

Female Personal Assistant - With a minimum of one year's experience providing physical hands-on care., I'm Mel, a vibrant 36-year-old student teacher, currently studying the second year of a part-time PGCE in Primary Education, after previously graduating with a degree in Biology.

Part of the role involves accompanying me during school placements, where you will remain nearby and provide discreet support should any care or medical needs arise.

The ideal candidate will fit seamlessly into my routines, respect my independence and choices, and provide reliable support both at home and in the community.

Important Health & Safety Requirements

Due to severe asthma, allergies, and fragile skin, the following are non-negotiable:

No smoking

No perfume, aftershave, or scented products

No long or false nails

No rings, watches, or hand jewellery while on shift

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference, learn new skills, support an ambitious future teacher, and become part of a fantastic team, I'd love to hear from you.

I can't wait to meet you!

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 - 4.