Personal Assistant – ABGHD

Disability North; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Disability North is seeking a part-time Personal Assistant in Gateshead to support a busy family with ADHD, autism and fibromyalgia. The role covers daily resets, meal preparation, laundry, organization, light admin, errands and occasional appointments.

You will be proactive, reliable, and respectful in a private home setting. Must have permission to work in the U.K.; weekend availability may be required; driving would be a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have permission to work in the U.K.
• Experience supporting families or children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Daily Reset & Meals: manage kitchen and dining area, basic meal prep or batch cooking.
• Laundry Management: wash/dry/fold, organize clothes for the family.
• Organization & Planning: assist with weekly planning, maintain simple toy systems, low-stress environment.
• Flexible Admin & Errands: light admin, scheduling, forms, collecting prescriptions.
• Occasional Outings: accompany on appointments or errands as needed.
• Bonus: driving with access to a car is a plus for nursery/school runs.

Skills

Neuro-affirming

Proactive

Reliable

Kid-friendly

Job description

Rate: £14.04 per hour (Direct Payments)

Hours: 8 hours per week (ideally 2 hours over 4 days, including weekends)

Location: Gateshead, near Beacon Lough East Park /QE Hospital

Personal Assistant – Gateshead (NE9)

I am a busy Mum (ADHD/Autistic/Fibromyalgia) to a 7-year-old daughter and 16-month-old boy/girl twins, looking for a proactive, non-judgmental personal assistant who can be my extra brain and hands to help keep my home running smoothly. I am currently recovering from a difficult period and need someone who can see what needs doing and jump in to help me regain control.

The Role:

• The Daily Reset & Meals: Managing the kitchen and dining area so it stays functional and clutter-free, alongside basic meal preparation or occasional batch cooking.
• Laundry Management: Handling the full wash/dry/fold cycle and helping organize clothes for the family.
• Organization & Planning: Assisting with weekly planning/to-do lists, maintaining simple toy systems, and helping maintain a low-stress, low-sensory environment.
• Flexible Admin & Errands: Occasional light admin (scheduling, forms), collecting prescriptions, or adjusting tasks based on my energy levels (Fibro flares/overwhelm).
• Occasional Outings: While mostly home-based, occasionally accompanying us on appointments, errands, or weekend activities.
• Bonus: Being a driver with access to a car would be a massive plus for occasional support with nursery and school runs.

About You:

• Neuro-affirming: You understand ADHD/Autistic brain function and sensory needs, and can help implement strategies to make life easier.
• Proactive: You don’t wait for a list; you can walk in, see what needs doing, prioritize, and handle it.
• Comfortable with Kids: You are happy working in a lively household alongside toddlers and young children.
• Reliable: Consistency is vital for my family’s stability.
• Kind & Respectful: You understand the boundaries of working in a private, trauma-recovering home.

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.