Female Personal Assistant - SHRNCL

Disability North; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Disability North in the United Kingdom is seeking two female Personal Assistants to support Shannon, a 13-year-old autistic, non-verbal girl, on a 2:1 basis. The role focuses on enabling her to enjoy activities in the community, build independence, and social life while ensuring she remains safe and supported.

Hours are term-time: 4.5 hours per weekend (Saturday or Sunday); school holidays: 10 hours per week; rate £15.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be female.
• Enhanced DBS clearance required.
• Experience supporting a child with autism and epilepsy is preferred.

Skills

Driving licence

Non-verbal communication

Job description

Job Title: Female Personal Assistant (2:1 Support for Young Girl with Autism)

Hours: Term Time: 4.5 hours per weekend (Saturday or Sunday). School Holidays: 10 hours per week

Rate of Pay: £15.00 per hour

Full UK driving licence essential with use of own car

The Role:

I’m looking for two fun, friendly and reliable personal assistants to support my daughter, Shannon, on a 2:1 basis. This role is focused on enabling her to enjoy activities in the community, develop independence, and build her social life—all while ensuring she remains safe and supported.

Shannon is a happy, bubbly 13-year-old girl who loves to laugh and have fun. She is energetic, playful, and thrives on being active. Her favourite activities include:

Trampoline parks

Sensory-based play

Music

Painting

Going out for food or snacks

Shannon is autistic and non-verbal. She uses a communication device (VOCA), although she needs encouragement to use it. She communicates well through gestures and guiding others. Shannon also has epilepsy (well-managed by medication) and possible OCD tendencies.

For more information, please refer to the Job description

An enhanced DBS will be required for this role and any offer of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory references and DBS.

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

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.