Female Personal Assistant – SHRNCL

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

Job summary

Disability North is seeking two female Personal Assistants to provide 2:1 support for a 13-year-old girl with autism in Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne. The role centers on enabling Shannon to enjoy community activities, develop independence, and strengthen her social life while ensuring she remains safe and supported. Term-time hours: 4.5 hours per weekend; school holidays: 10 hours per week.

Rate: £15 per hour. A full UK driving licence with access to your own car is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have full UK driving licence and access to own car.
• Enhanced DBS required prior to employment.
• Gender requirement: female due to occupational need under Equality Act.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive 2:1 care to Shannon to enable participation in community activities.
• Promote Shannon's independence and social life while ensuring safety and supervision.

Job description

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

Location: Fenham, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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.

About Shannon

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.