Female Personal Assistant - BLNT

Location

Wallsend, North Tyneside

24-32 hours per week until early summer 2026

Tuesday 11am - 7.30pm
Wednesday 11.30am - 8pm
Thursday 8.15am - 4.45pm
Every other Saturday 8.30am - 5pm

All shifts over 6 hours include a 30-minute unpaid lunch break

£14.00 per hour

I’m recorded as severely sight impaired and have two lovely children, a guide dog, and a pet dog. We love long walks, baking, and outdoor activities. If you enjoy taste‑testing muffins and being around fresh cookies, you’ll fit in.

Provide support to a person who is severely sight impaired, assisting them to get out and about, including driving, shopping trips, dog walks, family days out, and domestic tasks. Work is flexible and supportive.

• Assist with transportation, including driving to appointments, shopping, and outings.
• Help with domestic tasks such as meal preparation, cleaning, and general assistance around the house.
• Provide support during dog walks and other activities, ensuring safety and independence.
• Act as a trusted companion, maintaining clear and supportive communication.

• Full UK driving licence (automatic car). Clean and valid licence required.
• Over 25 years of age for insurance purposes.
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Ability to perform domestic chores and support tasks.
• Sense of humour and willingness to engage in light‑hearted activities.
• Training will be provided if no prior experience.
• Successful references and an enhanced DBS criminal record check.

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

Positions are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS criminal record check.

The vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed. At the time of starting employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.