The duties of a Personal Assistant vary widely and depend on your client – what kind of support they need and when.
We currently have vacancies working with vulnerable adults offering a range of social time only posts or mixed care packages including personal care and social time. Please note these vacancies are not employed through South Tyneside Council but through the individual person.
To apply for one of the vacancies below: Complete the application form, you need only complete one form for multiple adverts, but please ensure you put the reference numbers on the e-mail.
Enhanced DBS clearance is required for ALL posts.
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Email the completed application form to Self.DirectedSupportTeam@southtyneside.gov.uk. We will forward your form to the advertiser and they will contact you directly if they wish to proceed further.
We also have a pool of Personal Assistants you can be added to if you only wish to work on a ad-hoc basis. Please email us for further information about this
🏡 Personal Assistant (PA) – Job Share Position
🏡 Job Reference: 2007050 – New Vacancy
We are seeking a reliable, compassionate Personal Assistant to support a disabled woman with all aspects of daily living. This role is key to maintaining independence, dignity, and quality of life.
Click here for more information.
🏡 What the Role Involves
This role is about supporting someone through everyday life in a calm, thoughtful, and respectful way. No two days are the same, but support is provided at a comfortable pace, always with dignity and choice at the centre. You’ll help with practical tasks while also offering reassurance, conversation, and companionship.
🏡 Day‑to‑day support includes:
Collecting prescriptions and helping to ensure medication is taken as prescribed
Preparing fresh, healthy meals (including slow‑cooker meals), with good food hygiene — particularly important as the client takes disease‑modifying treatments (DMTs) that affect the immune system
Health and wellbeing are an important part of the role. You’ll accompany the client to medical appointments when needed, helping them feel supported and confident.
This may involve:
Assisting with getting to and from appointments and health‑related activities
Taking notes and helping ask questions if anything is unclear
Personal care is approached gently and respectfully, always promoting comfort and independence.
Support may include:
Help with daily personal care such as showering and dressing
Assisting with daily stretching and light strengthening exercises
The role also supports an active social life and staying connected with the community.
This could involve, assisting with travel to social clubs, outings, and engagements, o ffering encouragement and practical support to enjoy time out and about
Around the home, you’ll help with everyday routines that make life run smoothly:
Light household tasks such as laundry and tidying
The home includes animals, so it’s important you’re comfortable around them. Support may include helping with general animal care, such as measuring food or accompanying the client on short walks.
🏡 Job Details:
Hours: To be discussed
Area: South Shields
Rates of pay: £13.43 per hour
🌟Personal Assistant – Community Outings & Companionship
🌟Job Reference: 21251
We’re looking for a kind, easy‑going personal assistant to support a lovely 54‑year‑old woman who enjoys getting out into the community and making the most of her day. She lives independently, has family close by, and really values relaxed, enjoyable time outside the house.
Click for more information:
🌟About the Role
This role is all about helping her enjoy the things she loves, such as:
Browsing the shops
Sitting somewhere cosy and people‑watching
Gentle walks or wheelchair outings in the park
Trips to the beach and other favourite spots
The focus is on companionship, encouragement, and making outings feel fun and stress‑free.
🌟About the Individual
She has Addison’s disease and is recovering from a recent hip fracture, so she uses a folding walker and occasionally a wheelchair. She doesn’t need any personal care and manages her own day‑to‑day needs, though her medication can make her a little forgetful at times. She’s warm, friendly, enjoys simple pleasures, and has a supportive family nearby who stay closely involved.
🌟Support Required
A steady arm when getting in and out of the car
A driver is preferred to make outings easier
Light assistance during walks or wheelchair use
Friendly company and reassurance while out and about
🌟Working Pattern
Afternoons work best, as she likes to take her time getting ready in the morning
Outings are relaxed and flexible, depending on the weather and how she’s feeling
🌟Job Details
Hours: 3 hours per week
Area: South Shields
Rates of pay: £13.43 per hour
🧩Personal Assistant (Nightshift) – Supporting a Young Adult with Diverse Needs
🧩Job Reference: 2015615 – New Vacancy
We are seeking a compassionate, patient, and reliable Personal Assistant to support a 23-year-old young man with a moderate learning disability, Autism, ADHD, behavioural challenges, and generalised anxiety disorder.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference by providing tailored support that promotes independence, wellbeing, and confidence.
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🧩 As a Personal Assistant, you will:
Support emotional regulation and help manage behaviours in a calm, understanding manner. * Encourage and facilitate participation in meaningful activities, both at home and in the community. * Build confidence and independence within a safe and supportive environment. * Provide companionship and reassurance to help reduce anxiety and improve well-being.
🧩 The ideal candidate will:
* Be empathetic, patient, and adaptable to individual needs. * Have experience or understanding of autism, ADHD, and mental health conditions (training will be provided if required). * Be an effective communicator, able to build trust and positive relationships. * Be reliable, organised, and resilient when faced with challenges. * Hold a valid driving licence (preferred but not essential).
🧩 Job Details
Location: Hebburn Hours: To be discussed at Interview Rate: £13.43 Start: As soon as possible
💬 Personal Assistant help Support a Disabled Adult in the Community and at Home
💬Job Reference: 29722
We are looking for a Personal Assistant a lady with Cerebral Palsy who needs support with everyday tasks. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys making a meaningful difference in someone’s daily life.
Click here for more information.
🧩 Key Responsibilities
Communication Support
Assist with verbal communication, especially during conversations with professionals or in the community.
Support with phone calls, arranging appointments and handling verbal correspondence.
Encourage and facilitate communication at her pace.
Mobility & Personal Care
Support transfers and safe mobility around her home and outdoors.
Assist with the use of her electric and manual wheelchairs.
Ensure her specially made boots are worn daily to support her mobility.
Provide support with showering, dressing and undressing, ensuring tasks are completed slowly to reduce involuntary movements.
Assist with continence care throughout the day.
Support with nutrition and hydration is also required. The individual follows a Level 6 diet and needs Level 1 thickened fluids as advised by SALT. Due to involuntary movements, they cannot prepare drinks to the correct consistency, so the PA will prepare these and ensure they are stored safely. Mealtimes can take up to an hour, so patience and encouragement are important. The person also wears incontinence pads prescribed by the NHS and needs support with continence care throughout the day.
Safety & Daily Living
Ensure assistive technology and pendant alarm are positioned correctly.
Support with light household tasks— She can wash dishes but requires help with heavier tasks.
Work alongside her weekly cleaner as needed.
Accessing the community is very important for this individual’s mental wellbeing. They enjoy being out and about but do not feel confident going alone due to communication difficulties and vulnerability. The PA will accompany them on outings, help them feel safe and supported, and assist with communication when needed.
About You:
We are looking for someone who is:
Patient, calm and able to work her pace
Reliable, trustworthy and respectful of privacy
Comfortable providing personal care
Confident supporting someone with speech impairment
Able to work independently and use initiative
Friendly, encouraging and supportive
A driver as lady has a disabled access car
Able to support with medication
Able to work weekends
Experience in care is helpful but not essential—the right attitude and willingness to learn are more important.
Job Details:
Hours: 21 hours, over a Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Location: Whitburn
Pay: From age-related National Minimum Wage up to £12.90/hour, £13.43 after 1 April 2026.
Holidays: 5.6 weeks per year (pro rata)
Football loving man needs Personal Assistant
Job Reference: 2022017
We’re looking for a friendly and encouraging Personal Assistant to support a 29-year-old autistic gentleman with a learning disability who lives at home with his mum. He leads an active life and is looking for someone to help him continue building confidence and independence.
He volunteers at the local rugby club, works part-time at the football grounds and the Fans Museum, and enjoys getting out and about. He can travel independently on public transport once he’s familiar with the route. Click here for more information:
Your Role Will Include:
Supporting him to access the community and social activities
Helping with meal prep, encouraging healthy eating, and developing cooking skills
Promoting independence in household tasks, personal hygiene, and choosing clothing
Providing companionship and structure to help manage anxiety and avoid isolation
Encouraging decision-making and helping him stay engaged and active
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who’s patient, positive, and passionate about helping others thrive.
🕒 Job Details:
Hours: 6 hours per week (to be discussed at interview)
Location: Cleadon
Pay: From age-related National Minimum Wage up to £12.90/hour, £13.43 after 1 April 2026.
Holidays: 5.6 weeks per year (pro rata)
If you’re someone who enjoys making a meaningful difference and supporting others to live life to the fullest, we’d love to hear from you!
🌟Holiday Cover Personal Assistant Needed – Female Applicants only
Job Reference: 71031
We’re looking for a kind, patient Female Personal Assistant to support a lovely 73‑year‑old lady, while her daughter is away. Cover is needed from 9th to 18th May 2026, with two short visits each day. She lives with several long‑term health conditions, including dementia, COPD, a history of seizures, and the after‑effects of a stroke. Despite these challenges, she enjoys gentle company and feels safest when someone calm and reassuring is nearby. Click for more information.
🌟Job Requirements:
Morning Visit – 8:00 am (1 hour)
You’ll be helping her to start her day comfortably. This includes:
Using the ceiling track hoist to support transfers (bed → commode → chair)
Personal care, including helping her on/off the commode and changing pads
Giving her morning medication
Preparing breakfast and staying with her while she eats
Encouraging her to drink and offering reassurance
Evening Visit – 7:30 pm (40 minutes)
Your evening visit helps her wind down and feel settled for the night:
Using the ceiling track hoist for transfers (chair → commode → bed)
Personal care and pad changes
Giving her evening medication
Making a cup of tea and offering a small snack
Helping her feel calm and comfortable before bed
🌟A little more about her:
She can become anxious, especially about hospitals, and really benefits from a gentle, reassuring presence.
She needs regular encouragement to drink, as she won’t hydrate without prompting.
She uses a spouted beaker but may spill, so a bit of patience goes a long way.
Because of right‑sided weakness from a previous stroke, she needs support with feeding. She can manage finger foods with her left hand.
She is at risk of choking, so mealtimes and snacks need to be supervised with care.
She feels safest when she knows someone is close by and supporting her.
🌟Job Details:
Hours: 1 hour 40 per day during cover.
Area: South Shields
Pay: £12.90 per hour, £13.43 after 1 April 2026.
👩🦽Female Personal Assistant for Power Chair User
👩🦽Job Reference: 68534
Are you a PA that has the savvy to help a lady live independently to improve her quality of life? As a power-chair user with a rare muscle wasting disease, to achieve a decent life she needs a PA that is plugged-in to varying physical capabilities, pain and fatigue.
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Also a PA you’ll be well aware that, for everyone’s ‘needs’ to be met. enjoyment is an essential part. So grab an interview for this life-enabling post in South Shields. If successful you will get paid, feel good about what you’re achieving as a PA – training available – and the knock on effect is that you will form part of making lives much better.
👩🦽Requirements:
DBS checked
References needed
A car owner/driving licence preferred.
Experience of medication administration preferable – training can be given.
assisting with personal care.
meal preparation, shopping and household duties.
Attending Hospital, Physio sessions and hydrotherapy.
enabling social activities where possible.
👩🦽Job Details:
Hours: 8 – 16 hours per week. Times & days to be discussed, weekends minimal.
Hourly rate: age related national minimum wage+ up to £12.90 per hour, £13.43 after 1 April 2026.
Holidays: 5.6 weeks per year pro rata. Most Bank holidays honoured.
👩🦰Female Personal Assistant for Outings and Social Activities👩🦰
Job Reference: 30976
We are looking for a friendly, reliable personal assistant to support a 45‑year‑old woman in accessing her local community and enjoying the social activities that mean so much to her. She has a visual impairment, reduced mobility due to a previous DVT, and had an arm amputated at a young age. While she does not require any personal care, she can be unsteady on her feet and will often hold on to the person she is with for stability and confidence when out and about. Click for more information.
👩🦰About Her
She is sociable, fun, and loves getting out of the house. Some of her favourite activities include:
Attending football matches – she’s a passionate Sunderland supporter
Shopping trips to the Metrocentre and Dalton Park
Going to pop concerts and other social events
Social interaction is a huge part of her wellbeing, so the ideal assistant will enjoy being out and about and supporting her to stay active and connected.
👩🦰Role Requirements
Must be a driver with access to a car – she tires easily, so reliable transport is essential
Non‑smoker and non‑vaper – she is very sensitive to smoke and vapour smells
Comfortable with pets – her family is pet‑friendly
Patient, supportive, and confident in public settings
Able to offer steady physical support while walking (e.g., allowing her to hold your arm for balance)
👩🦰What the Role Involves
Accompanying her to social activities, appointments, and leisure outings
Providing reassurance and physical steadiness when walking
Encouraging independence while ensuring safety
Being a friendly, reliable presence who helps her enjoy life to the fullest
👩🦰Job Details:
Hours: 12 – 15 hours per week, possibly weekends Area: South Shields
Holidays: 5.6 weeks pro rata per year
Pay: Age-related National Minimum Wage, up to £12.90/hour, £13.43 after 1 April 2026.
We are looking for a kind, patient and reliable Personal Assistant (PA) to help a 18-year-old adult with complex health needs. The family would prefer someone who speaks Bangladeshi but anyone who can communicate clearly with him and his family is welcome to apply. For further information click here.
👩🦽Health Needs:
He has several complex disabilities and requires full support in every part of daily life. He experiences frequent seizures, often 10–15 times a day, which means he must be always monitored closely. He has a severe learning disability and very limited sight and hearing, which makes communication and understanding the world around him difficult.
He has significant mobility problems and uses a wheelchair for most movement. He is non‑verbal and communicates through body language, facial expressions, and sounds. Because of these combined needs, he requires help with all daily tasks, including personal care, eating, mobility, and safety. He enjoys music, sensory toys, gentle touch, and being around his family.
👩🦽What does the role entail?
The Personal Assistant must be able to provide full personal care and daily living support. This includes helping him with washing, dressing, and keeping clean, as well as supporting all toileting needs, as he is doubly incontinent. You will also help him eat a soft blended diet and ensure he is safe during frequent seizures. Support with mobility is essential, including helping him move around the home and using his wheelchair safely.
A key part of the role is helping him access the community and take part in simple, enjoyable activities. This includes going out with him, supporting him during sensory sessions, music‑based activities, or calm outings, and ensuring he has safe, supported time outside the home. The PA must be patient, gentle, and able to communicate clearly with him and his family.
👩🦽Who we are looking for:
Experience with epilepsy or disability care is helpful, but training can be given. These hours help the family continue caring for him safely.
Kind, calm, and patient
Able to stay calm during seizures
Physically able to help with lifting and personal care
Respectful and gentle
Reliable and able to work with the family
Able to communicate with the family (Bangladeshi speaking)
👩🦽Job Details:
Hours: 4 hours per week
Location: South Shields
Wage: £12.90 per hour in line with national minimum wage
Holidays: 5.6 weeks pro rata per year
💗Female Personal Assistants Wanted – Join a Warm, Busy Family Home💗
Job Reference: 24837
We’re a friendly, lively family looking for kind, reliable Personal Assistants to join our long‑standing care team. We’re a couple who both use wheelchairs due to cerebral palsy, and we live with our two teenagers (16 and 19) in a welcoming, relaxed home. If you enjoy helping people live full, independent lives and like being part of a supportive household, this could be a really rewarding role for you. Click for more information
What You’ll Be Doing
Personal Care & Daily Support
Helping us with washing, bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Supporting safe hoisting, transfers, and mobility.
Assisting with bowel care (full training provided).
Helping with exercise routines and weekly hydrotherapy.
Administering medication and keeping an eye on general wellbeing.
Household & Family Life
Preparing meals we enjoy and helping with weekly meal planning and shopping.
Keeping the home clean, organised, and running smoothly.
Supporting Mum with prompts, meal prep, and transport for our youngest as part of a 12‑hour support package.
Helping with weekly family meals and everyday routines.
Getting Out & About
Driving our large accessible vehicle for appointments, work, social activities, and family outings.
Joining us on occasional day trips, weekends away, or work‑related travel (extra pay available).
Supporting us in our workplaces and helping us stay active in the community.
What We’re Looking For
Level 2 in Adult Social Care (or happy to work towards it).
Experience in care is helpful but not essential — the right attitude matters most.
A confident driver who’s comfortable driving a large van.
Good communication skills and basic IT skills.
Someone who can follow care plans carefully and work well in a busy family setting.
A friendly, professional, compassionate person who’s happy to muck in.
Flexibility to work:
Day shifts: 12pm – 6pm
Sleeping nights: 9pm – 11am
Able to work every other weekend (alternating day and night shifts).
Willing to work bank holidays when needed.
Female applicants preferred due to the personal nature of the role.
This is an opportunity to become part of a supportive, friendly, and long‑standing care team. You will play a vital role in enabling a young family to live full, active, and independent lives. The household is warm, welcoming, and values professionalism, respect, and teamwork.
Job Details
Hours: Various shift patterns, can discuss further at interview.
Location: Whitburn, Sunderland
Pay: Age-related National Minimum Wage, up to £12.90/hour, sleep over rates to be discussed at interview.
Holidays: 5.6 weeks pro rata per year
🌟 Help Brighten Someone’s Day – Personal Assistant Needed
Job Reference: 2017401
We are looking for a kind‑hearted, patient, and reliable Personal Assistant to support a a gentleman, living with early onset advanced dementia. This role is all about providing meaningful companionship, gentle support, and helping him enjoy the world around him. A full driving licence is essential, as he requires 2:1 care always. Click for more information.
💛 About the Role
This gentleman is non‑verbal, but he is very much aware of what’s happening around him & appreciates eye to eye contact with friendly facial expressions and being spoken to in a gentle quiet manner. He communicates his feelings through his behaviour & facial expressions—he may switch off, become sleepy, or appear bored when unhappy. Your presence, attention, and respect will make a real difference to his day.
You’ll be working alongside an experienced main PA, ensuring he feels included, valued, and safe always. His wellbeing is the absolute priority, and we’re looking for someone who truly understands that.
🚗 Daily Support & Activities
Personal care, including support with pads for toileting
Gentle assistance with mobility—he may have jerky movements and is at risk of falls
Calm, patient support as tasks may take a little extra time
Social time and companionship, to be creative with places to go to.
Outings from late mornings to the mid‑afternoon or early evening, once he is up and ready for the day
This gentleman enjoys walking very much ie: National Trust visits to Wallington etc, people‑watching, and spending time outdoors when the weather is kind
🌼 What We’re Looking For
We’re hoping to find someone who truly sees him at the centre of everything they do — someone who speaks to him with respect, never over him, and who brings patience, gentleness, and genuine understanding to every interaction. His condition means things can take a little longer, and he may have sudden movements or moments of vulnerability, so a calm, steady presence is essential. Most of all, we’re looking for a person who values dignity, connection, and the small moments that make his day brighter.
🌼 Job Details
Hours: To be discussed at interview as will be part of 2:1 support
Location: East Boldon
Pay: Age-related National Minimum Wage, up to £12.90/hour, £13.43 after 1 April 2026.
Holidays: 5.6 weeks pro rata per year
👩🦰 Personal Assistant – Community Outings & Companionship
Job Reference: 21251
We’re looking for a kind, easy‑going personal assistant to support a lovely 54‑year‑old woman who enjoys getting out into the community and making the most of her day. She lives independently, has family close by, and really values relaxed, enjoyable time outside the house. Click for more information.
About the Role:
This role is all about helping her enjoy the things she loves, such as:
Browsing the shops
Sitting somewhere cosy and people‑watching
Gentle walks or wheelchair outings in the park
Trips to the beach and other favourite spots
The focus is on companionship, encouragement, and making outings feel fun and stress‑free.
About the Individual:
She has Addison’s disease and is recovering from a recent hip fracture, so she uses a folding walker and occasionally a wheelchair. She doesn’t need any personal care and manages her own day‑to‑day needs, though her medication can make her a little forgetful at times. She’s warm, friendly, enjoys simple pleasures, and has a supportive family nearby who stay closely involved.
Support Required:
A steady arm when getting in and out of the car
A driver is preferred to make outings easier
Light assistance during walks or wheelchair use
Friendly company and reassurance while out and about
Working Pattern:
Afternoons work best, as she likes to take her time getting ready in the morning
Outings are relaxed and flexible, depending on the weather and how she’s feeling
Job Details:
Hours: Three hours a week, to be discussed at interview.
Location: South Tyneside
Pay: Age-related National Minimum Wage, up to £12.90/hour, £13.43 after 1 April 2026.
Holidays: 5.6 weeks pro rata per year
🏡 Personal Assistant – Supporting a Young Adult with Diverse Needs
Job Reference: 2015615
We are seeking a compassionate, patient, and reliable Personal Assistant to support a 23-year-old young man with a moderate learning disability, Autism, ADHD, behavioural challenges, and generalised anxiety disorder. Click for more information.
🧡 Your Role Will Include:
Support emotional regulation and help manage behaviours in a calm, understanding manner.
Encourage and facilitate participation in meaningful activities, both at home and in the community.
Build confidence and independence within a safe and supportive environment.
Provide companionship and reassurance to help reduce anxiety and improve well-being.
💼The ideal candidate will be:
Be empathetic, patient, and adaptable to individual needs.
Have experience or understanding of autism, ADHD, and mental health conditions (training will be provided if required).
Be an effective communicator, able to build trust and positive relationships.
Be reliable, organised, and resilient when faced with challenges.
Hold a valid driving licence (preferred but not essential).
📋 Job Details:
Hours: During week Monday – Friday : 2.5 hrs per day , Weekend – Saturday : 6 hours (but can specify availability during interview)
Location: South Tyneside
Pay: Age-related National Minimum Wage, up to £12.90/hour, £13.43 after 1 April 2026.
Holidays: 5.6 weeks pro rata per year
Apply now to help this young man make the most of life.
🏡 Female Personal Assistant Wanted to Support a Lovely Lady
Job Reference: 28497GA
Are you kind, reliable, and take pride in helping others live comfortably and independently? We’re looking for a Female Personal Assistant (PA) to support a 64-year-old lady in Jarrow who lives alone with her well-trained and much-loved dog. Click for more information.
🧡 Your Role Will Include:
Personal care support
Domestic tasks, including cleaning and shopping
Occasional community outings—she uses a mobility scooter, but may need wheelchair support for longer distances
This is a lovely opportunity to build a meaningful connection while making a real difference in someone’s daily life.
📋 Job Details:
Hours: 21.5 hours per week
Location: Jarrow
Pay: Age-related National Minimum Wage, up to £12.90/hour, £13.43 after 1 April 2026.
Holidays: 5.6 weeks pro rata per year
DBS: An enhanced DBS is essential (can be arranged)
If you’re someone who’s caring, respectful, and enjoys supporting others to live well at home, we’d love to hear from you!
💜 Personal Assistant Wanted to Support a Friendly and Independent Lady
Job Reference: 27671GA
Are you kind, reliable, and enjoy helping others live independently in their own home? We’re looking for a Personal Assistant (PA) to support a 44-year-old lady in South Shields who lives alone with her well-trained Shih Tzu dog. She uses a wheelchair but is able to transfer independently, and she takes great pride in her home. She’s looking for someone who can support her with daily routines and help her stay active and connected in the community. Click for more information.
🧡 Your Role Will Include:
Personal care: support with dressing, undressing, and showering
Light meal preparation
Household tasks to help maintain a clean and comfortable home
Dog care: feeding, providing water, and letting her dog into the garden
Community support: accompanying her to WHIST on Mondays via bus or taxi and providing support at the venue
This is a lovely opportunity to build a meaningful connection while supporting someone to live life on their terms.
📋 Job Details:
Hours: 20.5 hours per week
Location: South Shields
Pay: Age-related National Minimum Wage, up to £12.90/hour
Holidays: 5.6 weeks pro rata per year
DBS: An enhanced DBS is essential (can be arranged)
If you’re someone who’s compassionate, dependable, and enjoys making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!
👩🦰 Female Personal Assistants x2 Wanted to Support a Friendly Gentleman
Job Reference: 222896CR
Are you caring, reliable, and enjoy helping others live independently and stay active in their community? We’re looking for two Female Personal Assistants (PAs) to support a 54-year-old gentleman in Whiteleas, South Shields, both at home and out and about. This gentleman has cervical myelopathy and is wheelchair dependent, though he can walk short distances with support and a zimmer frame. He lives independently and is looking for kind, respectful support with his daily routine and social life. Click for more information.
🧡 Your Role Will Include:
Morning support (approx. 9:30am to 10:30am):
Showering, dressing, applying cream and massage
Administering medication
Preparing breakfast (cereal)
Evening support (approx. 5:00pm to 5:30pm):
Helping him dress for bed
Preparing a light evening meal (ready meal)
Social time (4 hours/week, flexible):
Accompanying him on walks, to the cinema, gym, or out for meals
Supporting him to stay active and connected in the community
He’s sociable and enjoys getting out and about, so this role would suit someone with similar interests. A driver with access to a vehicle would be a bonus, though not essential.
There are currently no pets in the home, but the family is considering rehoming a cat—so comfort around animals is a plus.
📋 Job Details:
Hours: 14.5 hours per week (split across 7 days)
Location: South Shields (Whiteleas)
Pay: £12.90/hour, £13.43 after 1 April 2026.
Holidays: 5.6 weeks pro rata per year
DBS: An enhanced DBS is essential (can be arranged)
This role can be shared between two PAs to suit availability and ensure consistent support.
If you’re someone who’s compassionate, dependable, and enjoys making a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you!
💪 Personal Assistants x2 Wanted to Support an Adventurous Young Man
Job Reference: 2006653CR
Are you caring, reliable, and ready to be part of a dedicated team making a real difference? We’re looking for two Personal Assistants (PAs) to join a rota-based care team supporting a 24-year-old gentleman in South Shields who lives at home with his family. He has Dyskinetic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy with Dystonia and requires 24-hour care. Despite his complex needs, he leads an active and social life—and he’s looking for PAs who can help him live it to the fullest. Click for more information.
🧡 About Him:
Loves extreme activities like surfing, mixed martial arts, and bike rides
Enjoys meeting up with friends and maintaining a busy social life
Has full capacity to make his own decisions—your role is to support, not direct
Requires frequent personal care, including positioning and clothing changes
No pets in the home, but visiting pets may occasionally be present
🚗 What You’ll Need:
A caring nature, good listening skills, and the ability to work well in a team
A clean driving licence and be over 21 (for insurance purposes) if you’ll be driving the family’s vehicle (not all PAs will need to drive)
Willingness to support with daily living tasks, physio routines, and personal care
Full training will be provided
📋 Job Details:
Hours: 18 hours per week (2 x 9-hour shifts)
Location: South Shields
Pay: Age-related National Minimum Wage, up to £12.90/hour, £13.43 after 1 April 2026.
Holidays: 5.6 weeks pro rata per year
DBS: An enhanced DBS is essential (can be arranged)
If you’re someone who’s enthusiastic, respectful, and ready to support a young man in living life to the fullest, we’d love to hear from you!
💗 Personal Assistant Wanted to Support a Kind and Creative Young Woman
Job Reference: 77410LS
Are you compassionate, flexible, and ready to make a real difference in someone’s day-to-day life? We’re looking for a Personal Assistant (PA) to support a 30-year-old woman in Cleadon who lives with her partner and their little dog. She is a wheelchair user and lives with anxiety, PTSD, depression, and a condition that causes chronic abdominal pain. Her health can vary from day to day, so we’re looking for someone who is understanding, adaptable, and supportive—especially on the tougher days. Click for more information.
🧡 About Her:
Loves gaming, baking, crafting, and is a big dog lover
A fan of Mrs Hinch and enjoys cleaning and organising on her good days
Would love support with small outings like going for coffee, shopping, or walking the dog
Needs help with daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning, dressing, bathing, and organising her home
Your role will also include motivating and encouraging her to maintain her mental wellbeing and helping her feel confident and supported in accessing the community.
🚗 A driver is essential for this role, as she may need to travel to places like Newcastle or the Metrocentre.
📋 Job Details:
Hours: 6 hours per week on a Friday, anytime after 9 am.
Location: Cleadon
Pay: Age-related National Minimum Wage, up to £12.90/hour, £13.43 after 1 April 2026.
Holidays: 5.6 weeks pro rata per year
DBS: An enhanced DBS is essential (can be arranged)
While a female PA is preferred, she is open to the right person regardless of gender—what matters most is kindness, patience, and a willingness to help.
If you’re someone who’s empathetic, dependable, and ready to support a lovely woman in living life on her terms, we’d love to hear from you!
💼 Personal Assistants x2 – Support with Independence & Dignity
Job Reference: 2020014CR
Are you someone who values making a real difference in someone’s life? We’re looking for two dedicated and compassionate Personal Assistants to support a person with a physical disability who lives independently at home with their wife. This role is all about enabling independence—you’ll be providing physical support while always respecting privacy, dignity, and personal choice. Click for more information.
🧡 What You’ll Be Helping With:
Daily routines including personal care, mobility, and transfers
Social and leisure activities—helping them stay connected and active
Being a reliable, respectful presence in their day-to-day life
You don’t need to be physically strong to do this job well, but good general health and a caring attitude are essential. Most importantly, you must be extremely reliable and able to commit to regular hours.
🕒 The Details:
Hours: 17 hours per week, shared between 2 PAs
Daily support: 1 hour in the morning (800am to 9.00am)
1 hour in the evening (8.00pm to 9.00pm)
3 flexible hours for social support
Schedule is negotiable
Days: Monday to Sunday (7 days/week)
Location: Boldon
Pay: From age-related National Minimum Wage up to £12.90/hour, £13.43 after 1 April 2026.
Holidays: 5.6 weeks per year (pro rata)
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to be part of a supportive, respectful environment and help someone live life on their own terms.
💫 Personal Assistant Wanted – Join a Supportive Team
Job Reference: 186702SW
Are you a caring, reliable person who enjoys helping others live independently and with dignity? We’re looking for a Personal Assistant to join a small, supportive team working with a 38-year-old woman with MS. She uses a wheelchair and needs assistance with transfers, meal preparation, and personal care. A female PA is preferred due to the nature of the support required. Click for more information.
💡 What We’re Looking For:
Someone flexible – holiday cover will be needed
A non-smoker is preferred
A warm, respectful approach to personal care and daily support
A team player who’s happy to coordinate with others
🕒 Job Details:
Hours: Up to 22 hours per week (Friday to Sunday)
Exact days/times to be discussed with the employer
Location: Jarrow
Pay: From age-related National Minimum Wage up to £12.90/hour, £13.43 after 1 April 2026.
Holidays: 5.6 weeks per year (pro rata)
This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a close-knit team making a real difference in someone’s life. If you’re kind, dependable, and ready to help someone live life to the fullest, we’d love to hear from you!
🌙 Personal Assistant – Night Shifts Available
Job Reference: 169042SW
We’re looking for dedicated and compassionate Personal Assistants to join a supportive team caring for a man in his 40s living with a spinal injury, personality disorder, and adjustment issues. He receives 24-hour, 2:1 care and needs support with all aspects of daily living. This is a meaningful opportunity to be part of a team that truly makes a difference. Click for more information.
🧡 What You’ll Be Supporting With:
Personal care, including catheter and skin care
Feeding and meal support
Mobility and transfers
Appointment planning and attendance
Shopping and daily tasks
Working closely with the team and adapting to the client’s routines
The client has very limited hand dexterity, so your support will be essential in helping him maintain comfort and dignity. You’ll also need to be dog-friendly, as there’s a furry friend in the home!
🌙 Shift Details:
Hours: Night shifts, 8.00pm to 8.00am
Location: South Shields
Pay: From age-related National Minimum Wage up to £12.90/hour, £13.43 after 1 April 2026.
Availability: Full-time and part-time hours available
If you’re reliable, empathetic, and ready to be part of a committed care team, we’d love to hear from you.
🚗 Personal Assistant (Male) – Driver & Companion
Job Reference: 8703SC/CR
Are you a friendly, reliable male with a passion for helping others live life to the fullest? We’re looking for a Personal Assistant to support a 42-year-old power chair user who leads an active and vibrant life. This role is all about companionship and mobility support—you’ll be driving him to a wide range of activities and enjoying the journey alongside him. Click for more information.
🎯 What You’ll Be Doing:
Driving to weekly athletics training and competitions
Attending archery sessions, arts and crafts, and drama club
Occasional trips to and from his place of work
Days out to places like Amble, Alnwick Gardens, Gibside, Metro Centre, and The Range
Supporting hobbies like fishing, DIY, and gardening
You’ll be using his own mobility vehicle, so a full UK driving licence is essential. Flexibility is key, as hours and days may vary depending on his schedule and interests.
🕒 Job Details:
Hours: 16 hours per week
Typically two 8-hour days (usually Tuesday and Sunday)
Flexibility required for additional hours or schedule changes
Location: Hebburn
Pay: From age-related National Minimum Wage up to £12.90/hour, £13.43 after 1 April 2026.
Holidays: 5.6 weeks per year (pro rata)
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys being out and about, values meaningful companionship, and wants to support someone in living an active, independent life.
🌟 Female Personal Assistant – Join a Fun, Supportive Team
Job Reference: 189963/0225/CR
Are you someone who’s fun-loving, compassionate, and ready to make a real difference? We’re looking for a female Personal Assistant to join a dedicated team supporting a 36-year-old woman with a brain injury. This lady lives in her own home and is supported 24/7 by a team of PAs who help her live a full, active, and independent life. If you’re quirky, have a great sense of humour, and love being part of a close-knit team, this could be the perfect role for you! Click for more information.
💡 What You’ll Be Doing:
Supporting with daily routines, recovery, appointments, and social activities
Working in pairs during the day and solo overnight
Helping promote independence and confidence
Being part of a rota-based team with shifts planned in advance
A clean driving licence is a bonus (to drive her mobility car), but not essential. There are no pets in the home.
🕒 Job Details:
Hours: Full and part-time roles available
Night shifts: Any 3 nights per week, 7.00pm to 9.00am (14-hour shifts, may be shared between 2 PAs)
Location: Whitburn
Pay: From age-related National Minimum Wage up to £12.90/hour, £13.43 after 1 April 2026.
Holidays: 5.6 weeks per year (pro rata)
Training provided and a gradual introduction to overnight shifts will be arranged
This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a supportive, friendly team helping someone live life to the fullest.
🧍♂️ Personal Assistant – Support with a Smile
Job Reference: 2014214LS
We’re looking for a caring and reliable Personal Assistant to support a 40-year-old gentleman with cerebral palsy who lives in Whitburn. He’s a great communicator with a brilliant sense of humour, a love for football, and a soft spot for his rescue cat, Roger 🐾. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys good company, meaningful work, and the occasional game of pool or dominoes with friends. Click for more information.
💬 About Him:
Loves football, walking along the piers, and socialising
Needs to stay warm and avoid windy weather
Enjoys regular routines and a good laugh
Has a friendly cat, so you’ll need to be cat-friendly!
🧡 What You’ll Be Helping With:
Personal care: hand and foot care, shaving, and trips to the barber every 6 weeks
Mobility support: linking arms for stability when walking
Exercise support: helping with regular at-home exercises
Transport: driving to appointments and outings (a driver is essential, ideally someone local)
🕒 Job Details:
Hours: 12 hours per week (flexible, by mutual agreement)
Location: Whitburn
Pay: From age-related National Minimum Wage up to £12.90/hour, £13.43 after 1 April 2026.
DBS check required (funded if needed)
If you’re kind, dependable, and ready to make a positive difference in someone’s life, we’d love to hear from you!
💜 Female Personal Assistants x2 – Support with Dignity & Independence
Job Reference: 235436/0225/LS
We’re looking for two compassionate and reliable female Personal Assistants to join a small team supporting a tetraplegic woman in her 60s who lives independently and enjoys an active, social lifestyle. She has a young outlook on life and loves going out—whether it’s to the cinema, theatre, gym, swimming, or even on holiday. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive team that helps her live life to the fullest. Click for more information.
🧡 What You’ll Be Supporting With:
Personal care (bathing, dressing – single-handed)
Light household tasks and meal preparation
Occasional shopping trips
Encouraging and enabling her to enjoy her hobbies and outings
Full training will be provided, and while previous experience in social care is a plus, it’s not essential if you bring the right attitude and willingness to learn.
🕒 Job Details:
Hours: 12 hours per week
Daily: 2 hours split between 8am to to 9:30am and 7.00pm to 7.30pm
Location: South Shields
Pay: From age-related National Minimum Wage up to £12.90/hour, £13.43 after 1 April 2026.
Holidays: 5.6 weeks per year (pro rata)
If you’re someone who’s caring, dependable, and ready to make a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you!
