Personal Assistant – CWINCL

Disability North; Branton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Disability North in the United Kingdom is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant to support Connor, a lively 13-year-old with autism who is non-verbal. You will help him access and enjoy his local community, ensuring safety and engaging activities, while following care plans.

A driver with your own vehicle is essential, as you will travel with him and accompany him on outings. The role requires patience, energy, vigilance, and a calm, consistent approach to support his needs.

Responsibilities

• Support Connor to access and enjoy his local community safely and engagingly.
• Follow all care and safety instructions related to Connor's PEG feeding.

Job description

Location: Fawdon, Newcastle upon Tyne

Hours: 4 hours per week term time, 13 hours per week school holidays

Rate of pay: £16.00 per hour

Driver with own vehicle essential

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate, proactive, and reliable Personal Assistant (PA) to support Connor, a lively and energetic 13 year old boy, to safely access and enjoy his local community. Being a driver and having access to your own vehicle is essential for supporting Connor.

Connor is autistic and non verbal, with a joyful and adventurous personality. He enjoys beach walks, shopping for toys and teddies, water play, using his iPad, and playing one to one with a football or ball through throwing or bouncing games.

Connor is small for his age, very active, and quick, which means safety awareness and close supervision are essential. He has Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), has no sense of danger, and wears a wrist strap and incontinence pads when out in the community.

Connor has a PEG for feeding. The PA will be required to follow all care and safety instructions related to this.

Connor is sensitive to noise and may become dysregulated in overwhelming situations. This can sometimes lead to aggressive behaviour. He communicates discomfort through clear warning signs and benefits from calm support, space, and reassurance to help him self-regulate.

This role would suit someone who is patient, energetic, and vigilant, with a genuine desire to make a positive difference in a young person’s life. The successful applicant will be able to provide meaningful, respectful, and engaging support while maintaining a calm and consistent approach.

For more information, please see the Job description

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.