Personal Assistant - JEANCL

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

Job summary

A supportive organization in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for compassionate Personal Assistants to help two young individuals with autism and learning disabilities. Candidates should bring kindness and a reliable demeanor, focusing on promoting independence and confidence. Full induction and support will be provided, with flexible shifts including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must respect personal routines and space.
• Calm, respectful, and caring approach essential.
• May not require direct experience; values are key.

Responsibilities

• Support two young people with autistic and learning disabilities.
• Assist in gaining confidence and developing life skills.
• Encourage physical activity and connection.

Skills

Caring approach

Sense of humour

Physical activity support

Effective communication

Reliability

Emotional maturity

Respect for boundaries

Job description

Overview

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

• Term Time (Mon-Fri): 7:00am - 9:00am
• Term Time (Mon-Fri): 3:00pm or 3:30pm - 10:00pm
• Weekends & School Holidays: Early 9:00am - 7:00pm
• Weekends & School Holidays: Late 12:00pm - 10:00pm
• 52 weeks (term & holidays): Night 9:00pm - 9:00am

About you

• 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