Male Personal Assistant - SCBNCL

Disability North; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks a personal assistant for a young adult with learning disabilities. The role involves assisting with social activities, navigating public transport, and participating in various interests, including football. Ideal candidates will be energetic, compassionate, and experienced in supporting young adults. Compensation is £14.00 per hour for part-time hours during term time and holidays.

Qualifications

• You must have experience working with young adults with Learning Disabilities.
• Physically fit and able to ensure safety.
• Good at taking the initiative while also accepting guidance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with social activities and community access.
• Accompany to scheduled football events or college activities.
• Support in using public transport.

Skills

Experience with young adults with Learning Disabilities

Communication skills

Positive and compassionate attitude

Ability to work with sensitivity

Responsible with attention to detail

Job description

Location: Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne. Hours: 5 hours per week term time, 14 hours per week school holidays (weekends included). Pay: £14.00 per hour. A driver would be advantageous but not essential, you must be able to navigate the public transport systems.

About the Role

I am currently seeking an experienced personal assistant to support me to access the community and attend my various hobbies and coaching sessions, the role would suit someone with experience in working with young adults with Learning Disabilities and has an interest in football. I can communicate effectively and like to discuss many topics, so you must be happy to chat a lot.

Key Responsibilities

There are no personal care tasks required in this role.

Daily Living Support

• Assistance with social activities and accessing the community.
• Assist and accompany me to my scheduled football events or college events.
• Places I enjoy include trips to Newcastle and Sunderland, Beamish, maybe the beach in the warmer months and local parks/nature reserves. I also enjoy bowling and food outlets.
• You will be required to ensure I eat well, as Mum said I eat too many sweets.

Mobility & Transport

• Support and assistance to utilise public transport.
• Full, clean UK driving licence is essential if you are a driver.

Who You Are

• Physically fit – able to keep me safe.
• Able to follow instructions carefully and work with sensitivity.
• Respectful of boundaries and personal space.
• You must have experience working with young adults with Learning Disabilities.
• Bubbly, happy, and outgoing.
• Naturally upbeat, positive, and compassionate.
• Good at taking the initiative but also comfortable being guided from my parents or myself.
• Responsible with strong attention to detail and always vigilant.

About Me (Santiago)

I am 19 years old and currently reside with my mum and dad, who both work. I attend college and currently coach wellbeing activities to senior members of a local gym. I play football for two teams and I am an avid Sunderland supporter. I have many topics of interest including current affairs, geography, science and travel, I enjoy travelling to other countries and learning about different cultures and traditions. When I am not out in the community, I enjoy playing on my Nintendo Switch and iPad. I enjoy classical music and would love to attend the Glasshouse to see a concert or take up some instrumental lessons. I do try to keep fit and visit the gym, so you may be required to attend the gym with me but don’t worry you don’t have to participate if you don’t want to. I am a natural chatterbox and love to discuss a wide variety of topics. If you are someone with relevant experience, can keep me safe and have the drive to keep me safe whilst engaging in my activities of choice I would love to hear from you.

If this sounds like a role you’d enjoy and you think we’d be a good fit, please apply.

Discrimination Notice

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