Personal Assistant - JEANCL

Disability North; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks a dedicated Personal Assistant to support two young individuals with autism and learning disabilities. This role offers flexibility in part-time and full-time shifts, allowing you to engage actively with them. Ideal candidates are caring, reliable, and enthusiastic, ensuring a positive and supportive environment for these young adults. Enhanced DBS is required, and full training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS required (we can support this).
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Driver with a clean driving licence preferable.

Responsibilities

• Support two young individuals with autistic needs and learning disabilities.
• Assist with daily life skills and building confidence.
• Offer 1:1 or 2:1 support during assigned shifts.

Skills

Calm, respectful, and caring approach

Great sense of humour

Enjoys being physically active

Warm and patient communication

Reliability and emotional maturity

Respect for personal space and routines

Job description

Join Our Caring Team as a Personal Assistant

Location: Gosforth, Newcastle

Reporting to: Direct Payment Employer

Rate of Pay: £15.25 per hour

Start Date: As soon as the right person is found

About the Role

Are you someone who brings kindness, patience, and curiosity to your work? Do you enjoy supporting young people to grow, explore the world and feel valued, confident, and included? If so, I’d love to meet you.

I’m looking for caring and thoughtful individuals to join our small, friendly team of Personal Assistants. You’ll be supporting my two wonderful young people (aged 17 and 19), who are autistic, have a learning disability and need support with their communication.

They are both warm, funny, and full of personality. Whether it’s getting active, exploring the community, or simply sharing a moment of connection, they thrive when supported by people who truly care and want to have fun with them.

You’ll work alongside me (their Mum) or other experienced PAs, offering 1:1 or 2:1 support depending on the shift.

This is a genuinely rewarding role where you’ll be helping two fantastic young people grow in confidence, develop life skills, and have more independence, choice, and control over how they live their lives.

Shifts Available

Part-time and full-time roles available. Typical shifts are:

Term Time (Mon–Fri)

• 7:00am – 9:00am
• 3:00pm or 3:30pm – 10:00pm

These shifts may be offered as a split shift (morning and evening).

Weekends & School Holidays

• Early: 9:00am – 7:00pm
• Late: 12:00pm – 10:00pm

52 weeks (term & holidays)

• Night: 9:00pm – 9:00am

We’re Looking for Someone Who:

• Has a calm, respectful, and caring approach
• Has a great sense of humour and brings positive energy to their work
• Enjoys being physically active and can support others to stay active too
• Communicates with warmth and patience, including using alternative strategies
• Is reliable, emotionally mature, and values inclusion
• Respects personal space, routines, and boundaries when working in someone’s home
• May or may not have direct experience – having the right values matters the most

What You Need to Know:

• Enhanced DBS required (we can support this)
• Must have the right to work in the UK
• Full induction, training, and support provided
• A driver with a clean driving licence is preferred
• Full job description here: Job Description

How to Apply

Email: [e-mail]

Or apply via the online application form.

Applications reviewed on a rolling basis – apply soon!