Independent Living Personal Assistant (Driver)

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

Job summary

Disability North is seeking a Personal Assistant for a 3-hour-per-week role at Great Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, paid at £15.00 per hour. The role involves helping the client engage with the community, build confidence and independence, and accompany them to activities. A driver is essential to enable outings.

You will work at the client's pace and support choice and autonomy. The position may increase in hours over time and requires a friendly, patient, and understanding approach.

Qualifications

• Experience and understanding of neurodiversity and demand avoidance is essential.
• Driver's license and ability to drive a car is essential.
• Patient, flexible and able to support the client to increase independence.
• Friendly, relaxed with a good sense of humour.

Responsibilities

• Support the client to get out and about and participate in activities.
• Help build confidence and independence in community settings.
• Support with planning and access to activities at the client's pace.
• Promote choice, control and person-centred approaches.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Patience

Independence support

Job description

Disability North is seeking a Personal Assistant for a 3-hour-per-week role at Great Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, paid at £15.00 per hour. The role involves helping the client engage with the community, build confidence and independence, and accompany them to activities. A driver is essential to enable outings.

You will work at the client's pace and support choice and autonomy. The position may increase in hours over time and requires a friendly, patient, and understanding approach.