Personal Assistant - ALHNCL

Disability North; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Disability North in Newcastle is seeking a caring Personal Assistant to support a young person for 16 hours per week. The role involves assisting with activities, outings, and social participation, and promoting safe participation in everyday tasks.

The successful candidate will be patient, calm and adaptable, with good communication and the ability to encourage hobbies. A driver with access to a car would be preferred, and pay is £15.30 per hour.

Qualifications

• Patient, calm and adaptable with good communication skills.
• Experience supporting someone with activity-based needs is desirable.
• A driver with access to a car is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support with physical, outdoor and community activities
• Encourage participation in hobbies and social events
• Assist with transport to activities and venues
• Support safe participation and clear communication

Job description

We are looking for a caring, energetic and reliable Personal Assistant to support a young person in Newcastle for 16 hours per week. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys being active, encouraging participation in hobbies and helping someone safely access social and community activities. Pay is £15.30 per hour.

Key responsibilities

• Support with physical, outdoor and community activities
• Encourage hobbies and interests including music, Lego, trains and cooking
• Use public transport to access activities and venues
• Help maintain attention and provide clear, simple communication
• Promote safe participation in new experiences and positive social interaction

The ideal candidate will be patient, calm, adaptable and physically able to take part in active pursuits. They should have good communication skills, enjoy the outdoors and be confident supporting someone to try new things safely. A driver with access to a car would be preferred.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive difference in someone's life while supporting fun, engaging and meaningful activities in the community.