Social Personal Assistant – JBRNCL

Disability North; North East; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Disability North is seeking an experienced Social Personal Assistant in Newcastle upon Tyne to support a young boy with Autism and related challenges. This part-time role involves engaging in sensory activities and ensuring the safety and well-being of the child during various outings.

Qualifications

• Experience managing sensory processing disorders.
• Ability to support non-verbal communication through gestures.

Responsibilities

• Provide full supervision and personal care to Jamie.
• Engage Jamie in sensory activities and community access.

Skills

Experience working with children with autism

Job description

**Social Personal Assistant – JBRNCL, Newcastle upon Tyne**

Client:

Disability North

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

6d54f4819b54

Job Views:

4

Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

Job Description:

We are currently recruiting for an experienced personal assistant to support a young boy with Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, and PICA. The role involves 16 hours per week during school holidays in Westerhope, Newcastle Upon Tyne, at a rate of £14.00 per hour.

Jamie requires full supervision due to his condition, including managing non-food item ingestion and compulsions related to drinking. He lives with his family and has three dogs. Jamie has no awareness of danger and may run at any opportunity. Experience working with children with autism is essential.

Jamie enjoys sensory activities like trampolining, swimming, and trips to local parks. He uses a specialist buggy and values routine highly. As he is non-verbal, he communicates through gestures and leading. The role includes supporting Jamie in community access, engaging in activities, and personal care such as nappy changing.

While a full clean UK driving license is preferred, it is not essential, as Jamie uses public transport and enjoys trips on the metro.

For more information, please see the full job posting. This vacancy will close once a suitable candidate is appointed.

At the time of starting employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.