Male Social Personal Assistant - OLWNCL

Disability North; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Disability North in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an experienced personal assistant to support Olly, a 13-year-old boy with Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder, in daily community activities.

There are no personal care tasks; the role focuses on safety, engagement in activities, and helping Olly explore new places. A full UK driving licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with neurodiversity.
• Ability to engage with a tall, active young person in community settings.
• Male candidate due to occupational requirement.
• Full clean UK driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Olly in accessing the local community and accompany him to activities.
• Keep Olly safe and monitor for dysregulation, applying approved strategies.
• Respect Olly's independence and assist as needed without personal care tasks.
• Assist with transport if required; driving licence preferred.

Skills

Neurodiversity support

Community engagement

Active listening

Tools

Driving license

Job description

Area: West Denton, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Rate: £13.70 per hour

We are currently recruiting for an experienced personal assistant for a loving 13-year-old boy with Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder, this role requires an experienced individual with a background in supporting individuals with neurodiversity.

Olly is physically tall and strong, so a good level of fitness is required. Olly is a happy, easy going young man who enjoys a variety of sensory stimulating activities including, swimming and trips to the local parks, he would like to visit and explore new venues to widen his experiences within the community. Olly can on occasion become dysregulated so coping strategies to manage these must be demonstrated and implemented to ensure his safety.

The main tasks within this role will include supporting Olly in accessing the local community, accompanying and supporting him to his chosen activities and always ensuring his safety. There are no personal care or toileting needs in this role and Olly is independent in eating and drinking and loves a good Sunday roast with mountains of veggies. He enjoys computers and anything Star Wars or space related so if the galaxies are your topic of interest Olly would love to hear from you.

We are preferably looking for a car driver with a full clean UK driving licence.

For more information, please see the Job Description

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.