Personal Assistant for Autistic Child – Driver Preferred

Disability North; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Disability North is seeking a kind and flexible Personal Assistant to support my daughter, Anna, who has Autism Spectrum Disorder and communication difficulties. You will assist with personal care, daily tasks, emotional regulation, and accompanying Anna in activities she enjoys.

A driver is preferred and training will be provided. No formal qualifications are required, but experience with autism is preferred.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications are required, but experience working with children with autism is preferred.
• Patience, dependability and ability to follow directions are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist Anna with activities she enjoys (swimming, walks, soft play) and help with daily tasks.
• Support emotional regulation and safety, especially around situations Anna finds distressing (e.g., dogs).
• Maintain confidentiality and support inclusion and enabling disabled children.

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Follow directions

Job description

Disability North is seeking a kind and flexible Personal Assistant to support my daughter, Anna, who has Autism Spectrum Disorder and communication difficulties. You will assist with personal care, daily tasks, emotional regulation, and accompanying Anna in activities she enjoys.

A driver is preferred and training will be provided. No formal qualifications are required, but experience with autism is preferred.