At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a lone parent with daily activities and care for a 5-year-old child.
- Company: The role is for a compassionate individual to assist a qualified therapist living with ME and POTS.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, £15.00 per hour, and the opportunity for a longer-term role.
- Other info: Position requires a satisfactory DBS check and references.
- Why this job: Join a warm, creative household that values kindness and clear communication.
- Qualifications: Must be emotionally attuned, flexible, and confident in leading when necessary.
The predicted salary is between 15 - 15 £ per hour.
10 to 20 hours per week – negotiable and flexible. Will include some evening and weekend times at £15.00 per hour. Forest Hall, Newcastle NE 12.
I am a 45-year-old female lone parent to a 5-year-old child, seeking a compassionate, reliable Personal Assistant to support me in my home. I am a qualified therapist/counsellor, but I am currently unable to work because I live with ME (Myalgia Encephalomyelitis) and POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome). These are long-term, fluctuating, energy-limiting conditions that affect stamina, mobility, and my ability to remain upright for extended periods. Symptoms vary from day to day, so your flexibility and understanding are very important.
My daughter is a fun, lively, intelligent, devoted but quite demanding child who is in the early stages of diagnosis of what is probably ADHD. Your relationship with her and understanding of her needs will also be vital. We are a warm, creative, and friendly household, and we value kindness, patience, humour, and clear communication. Consistency and stability are important to us, so I am looking for someone who would ideally like a longer-term role.
In summary, this role would suit someone warm, flexible, emotionally attuned, and confident enough to take the lead when needed, helping to create a steady and supportive home environment.
This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check and references which will be taken up if you are offered the post. This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed. At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.
Personal Assistant – JUNT employer: £14.50 per hour
This role is based in Forest Hall, Newcastle NE12, offering £15.00 per hour for 10 to 20 hours weekly. The household values patience and humour, creating a supportive environment for both the parent and child.
