Personal Assistant – ABANCL

Disability North; Walbottle; On-site; GBP 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

We are seeking a kind and reliable Personal Assistant in Walbottle, Newcastle upon Tyne to support Anna, a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder. You will assist with personal care, social activities, and emotional regulation, ensuring her well-being and safety during activities like swimming and walks.

No formal qualifications are necessary, but experience with children with autism is preferred. A positive attitude towards inclusion and support for disabled children is essential. Flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, preferably with autism.
• Patient and dependable with good communication skills.
• Must be able to follow direction and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support personal care and social activities for Anna.
• Help manage emotional responses and ensure safety.
• Assist with daily tasks and activities like swimming and walks.

Skills

Experience working with children with autism

Patience

Dependability

Driver (preferred)

Job description

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.

No formal qualifications are required, but experience working with children with autism is preferred. You must be patient, dependable, and able to follow direction while maintaining confidentiality. Being a driver is preferred, and training will be provided as needed. This is a rewarding role for someone with a positive attitude toward inclusion and supporting disabled children.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.