Active Personal Assistant for Teen Social & Activity Support

Disability North; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Disability North is seeking a friendly Personal Assistant to support Nile, a polite teenager with ASD, ADHD and a language disorder, to help him access the community, build confidence and make friends.

You will accompany Nile on activities such as gym, swimming, cinema trips and outdoor outings, encouraging positive social skills while keeping him safe. No personal care is required. You must be patient, reliable and a good communicator.

Qualifications

• Honest, reliable, calm and patient.
• Active, fun and able to build positive relationships.
• A good listener and conversationalist.
• Able to swim.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Nile with activities such as the gym, swimming, trampolining, climbing and cinema trips
• Encouraging positive social and conversational skills
• Ensuring his safety while out and about
• Reminding him about personal space, voice volume and drying after swimming
• No personal care is required.

Skills

Honest

Reliable

Calm

Patience

Job description

Disability North is seeking a friendly Personal Assistant to support Nile, a polite teenager with ASD, ADHD and a language disorder, to help him access the community, build confidence and make friends.

You will accompany Nile on activities such as gym, swimming, cinema trips and outdoor outings, encouraging positive social skills while keeping him safe. No personal care is required. You must be patient, reliable and a good communicator.