Personal Assistant - ABANCL

Disability North; Walbottle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Walbottle seeks a kind and reliable Personal Assistant to support a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The role involves assisting with personal care, social activities, and using communication tools. Experience with autism is preferred. This is a flexible part-time position, ideal for someone with a positive attitude towards inclusion.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required, experience with autism preferred.
• Must be patient and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care support and assist with daily routines.
• Support during social activities and outings.
• Help with emotional regulation and safety.

Skills

Experience working with children with autism

Patient

Dependable

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Hours: 2.5 hours per week, flexible. Rate of Pay: £15.00 per hour gross. Area: Walbottle, Newcastle upon Tyne.

We are looking for a kind, reliable, and flexible Personal Assistant to support my daughter, Anna, who has Autism Spectrum Disorder and significant communication difficulties. Anna requires support with personal care, social activities, and emotional regulation. She uses tools like PECS and visual prompts to aid her understanding, and routine is very important to her well-being. Your role will involve assisting Anna with activities she enjoys, such as swimming, walks, or soft play, as well as helping her navigate daily tasks, manage her emotional responses, and ensure her safety, particularly around situations she finds distressing, such as encountering dogs.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care support and assist with daily routines as required.
• Support Anna during social activities and outings (e.g., swimming, walks, soft play).
• Help with emotional regulation and safety, including managing distress in situations such as encounters with dogs.
• Use communication tools (PECS and visual prompts) to aid understanding and independence.
• Follow established routines and maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications and Skills

• No formal qualifications required, but experience working with children with autism is preferred.
• Patient, dependable, and able to follow direction.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Being a driver is preferred; training will be provided as needed.
• Must have permission to work in the United Kingdom at the start of employment.

Additional Information

This is a rewarding role for someone with a positive attitude toward inclusion and supporting disabled children.