Male Personal Assistant – 2022017

Disability North; Jarrow; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Disability North seeks a Male Personal Assistant to support a 19-year-old man with cerebral palsy. The role covers mornings and some evening social support. You will assist with getting up, personal care, and transfers using hoists while encouraging independence and participation in hobbies like football and music.

Applicants should be patient, upbeat, and sociable. A driving role is preferred, and PEG experience is a bonus.

Qualifications

• Patient, upbeat and sociable demeanor essential.
• Experience or willingness to learn PEG handling is a bonus.
• Driver preferred for flexible transport of client and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Morning routine support: wake, shower, dress for college.
• Personal care; assist with toileting needs if required.

Skills

Patient

Sociable

Driver preferred

Hoist experience

PEG knowledge

Job description

Hours: 6 hours in mornings. Hours in evenings to be discussed
Area: Jarrow, South Tyneside
Rates of pay: £13.43 per hour (Possibly increased for right person)

Male Personal Assistant Wanted – Football, Music & Good Chat

Are you friendly, reliable, and up for a role that’s genuinely rewarding? We’re looking for a Male Personal Assistant to support a bright, funny and sociable 19‑year‑old young man with bilateral dyskinetic cerebral palsy. He splits his time between mum and dad, and while at mum’s he needs support 6:30am–8:30am to get ready for college (on a rota, not every week). There are also opportunities for evening social support a couple of times a week.

About Him

He’s sharp, witty, and full of personality. His body doesn’t always cooperate, but his mind certainly does. He loves:

• Football (especially Newcastle matches with his dad)
• Music
• Going to the pub
• Meeting up with friends
• Having a good laugh and a proper chat

He communicates verbally, and the more time you spend with him, the easier it becomes to understand his speech.

What You’ll Be Helping With

• Morning routine: getting out of bed, showering, dressing, and preparing for college
• Personal care (he currently uses pads but can use the toilet/bottle for urinating)
• Supporting transfers using hoists
• Occasional evening outings to help him socialise and enjoy life

What We’re Looking For

• Male PA preferred
• Someone patient, upbeat, and sociable
• A driver is preferred
• Comfortable using hoists
• PEG experience is a bonus (training can be provided)

Why This Role Matters

You won’t just be helping with daily tasks — you’ll be supporting a young man who wants to live life fully, enjoy his hobbies, and stay connected with friends. If you like football, music, and being part of someone’s world in a meaningful way, this could be a perfect fit.

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be male 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.