Personal Assistant - JBNT

Disability North; North Tyneside; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Disability North is seeking a friendly Personal Assistant to support an 18-year-old male in North Tyneside. The role offers flexible hours and a pay rate of £13.50 per hour in a relaxed family environment that includes pets.

You’ll help with daily activities, social outings, gaming, and outings to cafes and other venues, building trust and independence over time. The ideal candidate is patient, reliable, and comfortable around animals, with experience supporting neurodiverse young people and the

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people that present with Neurodiversity.

Responsibilities

• Play gaming sessions with the client, from casual to shared interests in new releases.
• Share meals out at cafés and restaurants to build social activities.
• Help build independence and social opportunities outside the family home as trust grows.
• Encourage progression of activities and fun while maintaining boundaries.
• Assist with de-escalation and regulation if overwhelmed.

Skills

Neurodiversity experience

Job description

Personal Assistant Wanted to Support an 18‑Year‑Old with a Fun, Active Lifestyle

Location: North Tyneside

Hours: Flexible

Rate of Pay: £13.50 per hour

We’re looking for a friendly, reliable Personal Assistant (PA) to support an 18‑year‑old male who enjoys golfing, gaming, football, and getting out and about. This is a great role for someone who’s upbeat, patient, and happy to build a positive working relationship over time.

You’ll be working in a relaxed family environment with two affectionate dogs and a cat who love a cuddle, so being comfortable around animals is essential.

About the Role

• Gaming together – from casual sessions to shared interests in new releases
• Eating out – cafés, restaurants, and trying new places
• Building confidence to explore more activities outside the family home as the relationship develops
• Encouraging independence, social opportunities, and fun
• De-escalate meltdowns, and to support with regulation if overwhelmed

This is a role where connection matters. As trust grows, the activities you do together will expand to match his interests and goals.

Who We’re Looking For

• Friendly, patient, and easy to get along with
• Has experience of working with young people that present with Neurodiversity.
• Ability to de-escalate meltdowns, and to support with regulation if overwhelmed.
• Happy to share interests in gaming, sport, or general social activities
• Comfortable around pets
• Reliable, respectful, and able to maintain appropriate boundaries

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.

To be discussed at the Interview / Next stage – Competitive rate (dependent on experience)