Personal Assistant - AKNCL

Disability North; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care support service in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for a Personal Assistant (PA) to assist a 17-year-old with a learning disability and physical challenges. The role includes personal care, domestic tasks, and social activities. Ideal candidates will have experience in special educational needs (SEN) and possess strong interpersonal skills for building relationships. This part-time position offers flexible hours and starts at £13.00 per hour.

Benefits

Training provided

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting individuals with special educational needs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills and relationship-building.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care tasks such as bathing and feeding.
• Prepare simple meals and tidy living spaces.
• Engage in activities both at home and in the community.

Skills

Experience of SEN

Confidentiality

Good at building relationships

Good communicator

A good listener

Ability to support people with behaviours which challenge

Job description

Job title: Personal Assistant (PA)

Reporting to: Direct Payment Employer

Location: Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne

Hours of work: 8 hours per week, including weekends, flexible approach required.

Rate of pay: £13.00 per hour

Job purpose

To assist with a variety of tasks which will enable the person who needs care and support to live their personal and social life according to their wishes and interests.

About the employer

Our son is 17 years old, he is a happy, laid‑back individual. He likes to play on the floor with toys, watch his iPad and sing and dance. He has a learning disability and recently suffered a stroke which has left him with a physical disability. He is adapting after the stroke and is re‑learning to communicate and feed himself, which is going quite well. He needs support with all personal care, feeding and other day‑to‑day activities. He will also need support from his PA to help with re‑learning tasks such as using a spoon to feed himself and other tasks requiring fine dexterity. Our son is looking to explore the local community and engage in activities suited to his abilities, including days out to the park, or beach and maybe trips to specialist centres that have play equipment he can access.

Main duties

• Personal care
  • Bathing
  • Shaving
  • Teeth cleaning
  • Dressing
  • Administering medication
  • Feeding
  • Performing exercises / physiotherapy
• Domestic duties
  • Preparing simple meals and snacks
  • Tidying his bedroom
  • Changing linen
• Social duties
  • Do activities with our son at home that he enjoys.
  • Attend activities in the community.
  • These duties may vary from day‑to‑day.

Type of person that you are looking for

Values: We are looking for an honest and reliable PA who can build a good relationship with our son. You must be adaptable to meet his fluctuating needs.

What you can expect to receive

Training will be given.

Skills, qualifications, and experience

Essential

• Experience of SEN required
• Confidentiality
• Good at building relationships

Preferred

• Good communicator
• A good listener
• Ability to support people with behaviours which challenge

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.