Personal Assistant – ALHNCL

Disability North; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Disability North is looking for a caring Personal Assistant to support a young person in Newcastle for 16 hours per week. The role involves participating in hobbies, attending activities, and helping safely access social opportunities in the community.

Pay is £15.30 per hour. A driver with access to a car would be preferred. The successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K. and be comfortable with active outdoor involvement.

Qualifications

• Patient, calm and adaptable, with good communication.
• Enjoys outdoors and active participation in activities.
• Willing to support with various hobbies and social participation.

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

Skills

Patience

Good communication

Active lifestyle

Driver available

Job description

Hours: 16 hours per week

Rate: £15.30 per hour

Area: Newcastle upon Tyne

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.

• 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.

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.