Social Personal Assistants- BGONCL

Disability North; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 3,159 - 3,861; Part time

Job summary

Disability North in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a caring Personal Assistant to support Benjamin with daily living tasks and personal care.

The role includes facilitating community engagement, accompanying appointments, shopping, budgeting, and monitoring health and mood. The position is 5 hours per week at £13.50 per hour, on-site in Ouseburn, with potential weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with mental health needs and ADHD in one-to-one settings.
• Ability to work with individuals who experience anxiety and depression, including de-escalation and supportive engagement techniques.
• Ability to accompany and assist with appointments, errands, and community activities; reliable, patient, and respectful approach.
• Good observational skills to monitor health needs and report concerns to appropriate parties as required.
• Permission to work in the U.K. at start of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one personal assistance to Benjamin, supporting daily living tasks including domestic tasks (laundry, bed changing) and personal care.
• Support and encourage engagement in the community, accompany Benjamin to appointments, and assist with making and attending appointments as needed.
• Accompany Benjamin on weekly shopping trips to the local supermarket and post office, assisting with purchasing and budgeting as required.
• Monitor, record, and prompt taking prescribed medications if applicable, in line with any medical guidance.
• Support Benjamin to explore local gym activities or classes (e.g., Pilates) and accompany him to encouraged activities to improve physical well-being.
• Manage anxiety episodes with sensitivity and respect, supporting re-engagement when Benjamin is ready.
• Provide a supportive environment to monitor mental health needs and respond appropriately to changes in mood or behavior.

Skills

Mental health support

ADHD support

De-escalation techniques

Observation and reporting

Appointment accompaniment

Job description

Overview

Hours: 5 hours per week including weekends.

Area: Ouseburn, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Rate: £13.50 per hour

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one personal assistance to Benjamin, supporting daily living tasks including domestic tasks (laundry, bed changing) and personal care.
• Support and encourage engagement in the community, accompany Benjamin to appointments, and assist with making and attending appointments as needed.
• Accompany Benjamin on weekly shopping trips to the local supermarket and post office, assisting with purchasing and budgeting as required.
• Monitor, record, and prompt taking prescribed medications if applicable, in line with any medical guidance.
• Support Benjamin to explore local gym activities or classes (e.g., Pilates) and accompany him to encouraged activities to improve physical well-being.
• Manage anxiety episodes with sensitivity and respect, supporting re-engagement when Benjamin is ready.
• Provide a supportive environment to monitor mental health needs and respond appropriately to changes in mood or behavior.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with mental health needs and ADHD in a one-to-one setting.
• Ability to work with individuals who experience anxiety and depression, including de-escalation and supportive engagement techniques.
• Ability to accompany and assist with appointments, errands, and community activities; reliable, patient, and respectful approach.
• Good observational skills to monitor health needs and report concerns to appropriate parties as required.
• Permission to work in the U.K. at start of employment.

Note: This vacancy will close when a suitable candidate is appointed.