Personal Assistant- DOMNCL

Disability North; Elswick; On-site; GBP 19,286,400 - 22,041,600; Part time

Job summary

A Personal Assistant (PA) is needed in Elswick, Newcastle Upon Tyne to support Darren, a 14-year-old boy with additional needs. This role involves engaging with Darren in his favorite activities while ensuring his safety and well-being.

The ideal candidate will be warm, reliable, and proactive, with experience in providing support to young people. A full UK driving license and use of a car are essential for transporting Darren. The role pays £14.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in 1:1 support for individuals with additional needs.
• Full UK driving licence and use of own car required.
• Enhanced DBS check necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for Darren in various activities.
• Ensure safety and well-being during engagements.
• Transport Darren to activities using own car.

Skills

Warm and reliable

Proactive

Ability to support young people with additional needs

Job description

Job Title

Personal Assistant (PA)

Location

Elswick, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Hours

• 3.5 hours every other Saturday (term time)
• 10 hours per week (school holidays)

Rate of pay

£14.00 per hour

Driver essential

Full UK driving licence and use of own car.

Role Overview

We are looking for a warm, reliable, and proactive Personal Assistant to provide 1:1 support for Darren. The role involves engaging with him in his favourite activities while always ensuring his safety and well-being. This is a rewarding position for someone passionate about supporting young people with additional needs.

About Darren

Darren is a happy, energetic 14-year-old boy who loves football, animals, swimming, going to the park, and soft play. He is a joyful and excitable young person who benefits greatly from 1:1 support. Darren is autistic and non-verbal, but he communicates effectively through gestures and guidance. He thrives in a safe, structured environment and enjoys spending time with someone who is patient, attentive, and fun. Darren travels best in the car so a driver’s licence and use of your own car to transport Darren is needed.

Additional Requirements

• Enhanced DBS required.
• Any offer of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory references and DBS.
• At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.

Application Notes

This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.