Male Support Worker/Buddy - DYNCL

Disability North; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for a patient support worker to assist an individual with music and woodworking interests. Candidates must be fluent in Arabic or Russian and possess a full UK driving licence. The role includes accompanying the individual to activities and providing dedicated support for daily tasks. This position offers flexible hours with a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities is beneficial.
• Must possess a full UK driving licence.
• Ability to foster interests and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Accompany Yazan to local groups and support communications.
• Provide support with daily tasks and routines.
• Encourage Yazan's hobbies, especially music and woodworking.
• Drive Yazan to appointments and social activities.

Skills

Fluency in Arabic

Fluency in Russian

Kind and caring nature

Job description

Hours: 18 hours per week

Hourly rate: £14.60 per hour

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Full UK Driving Licence Essential

We are seeking a kind, caring, and patient support worker to assist Yazan, who has a passion for music and woodworking. The ideal candidate will be a fluent speaker of Arabic or Russian and will be able to provide support in a way that fosters Yazan’s interests and well‑being.

Key Responsibilities

• Accompany Yazan to local groups and support communications and activities.
• Provide support with daily tasks and routines.
• Encourage and facilitate Yazan’s hobbies, particularly music and woodworking.
• Drive Yazan to appointments and social activities (a full UK driving licence is required).

Requirements

• Fluency in Arabic or Russian.
• Kind and caring nature.
• A full UK driving licence.

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.

If you are passionate about helping others and have the required skills, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date: 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.