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Disability North; Jarrow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service is seeking a Male Personal Assistant to assist a 19-year-old with cerebral palsy in daily activities and social life. Duties include morning routines, personal care, and safe transfers, with some evenings possible for social outings.

Ideal candidates are patient, cheerful, and communicative; driving is preferred. PEG experience is a bonus and training can be provided. Applicants must have right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Must be patient, upbeat and sociable.
• Driver preferred to support travel to activities.
• Good communication and reliability are essential.
• Experience with PEG is a bonus; training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Morning routine support: get out of bed, shower, dress for college.
• Personal care including continence needs where required.
• Assist transfers using hoists and safe mobility support.
• Occasional evening social outings to enable life outside home.

Skills

Patience

Sociable

Reliable

Driver

Communication

Job description

Hours: 6 hours in mornings. Hours in evenings to be discussed

Area: Jarrow, South Tyneside

Rates of pay: £13.43 per hour (Possibly increased for right person)

Male Personal Assistant Wanted – Football, Music & Good Chat

Are you friendly, reliable, and up for a role that’s genuinely rewarding? We’re looking for a Male Personal Assistant to support a bright, funny and sociable 19‑year‑old young man with bilateral dyskinetic cerebral palsy. He splits his time between mum and dad, and while at mum’s he needs support 6:30am–8:30am to get ready for college (on a rota, not every week). There are also opportunities for evening social support a couple of times a week.

He’s sharp, witty, and full of personality. His body doesn’t always cooperate, but his mind certainly does. He loves:

Football (especially Newcastle matches with his dad)

Music

Going to the pub

Meeting up with friends

Having a good laugh and a proper chat

He communicates verbally, and the more time you spend with him, the easier it becomes to understand his speech.

What You’ll Be Helping With

Morning routine: getting out of bed, showering, dressing, and preparing for college

Personal care (he currently uses pads but can use the toilet/bottle for urinating)

Supporting transfers using hoists

Occasional evening outings to help him socialise and enjoy life

What We’re Looking For

Someone patient, upbeat, and sociable

A driver is preferred

PEG experience is a bonus (training can be provided)

Why This Role Matters

You won’t just be helping with daily tasks — you’ll be supporting a young man who wants to live life fully, enjoy his hobbies, and stay connected with friends. If you like football, music, and being part of someone’s world in a meaningful way, this could be a perfect fit.

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be male/female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4.

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.

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service