1:1 Personal Assistant for Autism/ADHD Support

Disability North; Backworth; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Disability North in Backworth, England, is seeking a part-time support worker to provide one-to-one support for a 33-year-old man with Autism/ADHD in his home and community.

The role requires calm, patient communication and the ability to manage challenging behaviours while promoting independence in daily living tasks. This is a permanent post with 20 hours per week and potential overtime, plus training and team support.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with challenging behaviour.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Experience of providing emotional support.
• Experience of assessing needs.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements.
• Ability to lone work and knowledge of professional boundaries.
• Flexible attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support for Michael in the home and community.
• Work 20 hours per week with potential overtime.
• Support day-to-day living skills (self-care, cooking, shopping, outings).
• Manage safety and respond to high-risk situations.
• Attend on-the-job training and follow care plans.

Job description

Disability North in Backworth, England, is seeking a part-time support worker to provide one-to-one support for a 33-year-old man with Autism/ADHD in his home and community.

The role requires calm, patient communication and the ability to manage challenging behaviours while promoting independence in daily living tasks. This is a permanent post with 20 hours per week and potential overtime, plus training and team support.