Personal Assistant - JEANCL

Disability North; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS support

Induction and training provided

Job summary

Disability North invites caring Personal Assistants to join our Gosforth team in Newcastle. You will support two autistic young people, aged 17 and 19, with learning disabilities, helping them stay active, connected, and independent.

Roles include 1:1 or 2:1 shifts, part-time or full-time, with induction and ongoing support. A DBS check is required, right to work in the UK, and a clean driving licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS required.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Full induction, training and support provided.
• Driver with a clean driving licence is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or 2:1 support for two autistic young people.
• Support daily activities, community involvement and independence.
• Communicate with warmth and patience, using alternative strategies when needed.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Caring

Patience

Active

Warm communication

Tools

Driving licence

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):

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

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 matter 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

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