At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide practical and emotional support to adults and families in their homes.
- Company: EveryDay Care & Support, a community-focused social enterprise.
- Benefits: Full-time role with opportunities for personal growth and community impact.
- Other info: Flexible working environment with a commitment to equality and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while promoting independence and dignity.
- Qualifications: Strong personal assistance skills and effective communication abilities required.
The predicted salary is between 20250 - 24750 £ per year.
Company Description
Every Day Care & Support is a social enterprise wholly owned by Age UK North Tyneside, dedicated to helping adults over 18 and families in North Tyneside and Newcastle live independently.
The organization provides flexible support, from short-term assistance to ongoing care tailored to individual needs.
Services include care at home, respite for caregivers, specialist dementia care, companionship, domestic support, and cleaning, as well as specialist healthcare for long-term conditions and end-of-life care.
All profits are reinvested to support the wider work of Age UK North Tyneside, reinforcing a strong community-focused mission.
Prospective team members join an organization that values dignity, independence, and quality of life for the people it supports.
Role Description
The Personal Support Assistant is a full-time, on-site role based in Backworth, providing practical and emotional support to adults and families in their homes and local community.
Day-to-day responsibilities include assisting with personal care routines, helping with household tasks, offering companionship, and supporting individuals to maintain independence and engage in meaningful activities.
The role may involve escorting people to appointments, helping with shopping and errands, and communicating with family members and colleagues to ensure consistent, person-centered care.
The Personal Support Assistant is expected to follow care plans, maintain accurate records, respect confidentiality, and uphold safeguarding and health and safety standards while promoting dignity and choice at all times.
Qualifications
- Strong Personal Assistance skills, including providing direct support with daily living activities and maintaining a person-centered approach.
- Experience with Executive Administrative Assistance tasks such as organizing information, coordinating appointments, and supporting service delivery logistics.
- Effective Communication skills to interact respectfully with individuals, families, and colleagues, and to accurately report and record information.
- Competence in Diary Management and scheduling to help plan visits, appointments, and routines in line with care plans.
- Reliable Clerical Skills for maintaining documentation, completing forms, and using basic digital tools or care systems.
- Relevant care or support experience (paid or voluntary), ideally in community, social care, or health settings.
- Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and person-centered care, with a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Ability to work flexibly, travel locally as required, and perform physical aspects of the role safely.
- Basic qualification in health and social care (or willingness to work towards one) and up-to-date background checks as required by local regulations.
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Personal support assistant in Backworth employer: EveryDay Care & Support
EveryDay, a social enterprise under Age UK North Tyneside, is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its staff. With a supportive work culture that values independence and dignity, employees benefit from generous holiday allowances, loyalty bonuses, and opportunities for hybrid working. The organisation fosters a sense of community through annual appreciation events and a rewarding referral scheme, making it a fulfilling place to work for those passionate about care and support services.
Contact Details:
EveryDay Care & Support Recruitment Team
