Weekend PA & Support Worker with Driving Licence

Disability North; Whitley Bay; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend shifts

2:1 support team

Job summary

Disability North in Whitley Bay is seeking Personal Assistants for weekend shifts to support a young man with complex needs. You will work in a 2:1 team, assisting safely in the community and at home, helping maintain independence and wellbeing.

The role requires moving and handling abilities, epilepsy awareness, and medication administration. A full UK manual driving licence is essential for this position. You will join a supportive, established team.

Qualifications

• Moving and handling (including hoist use).
• Epilepsy awareness is preferred.
• Experience with medication administration.
• Reliable, confident communicator.
• Experience supporting people with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the young man in the community and at home to maintain independence and wellbeing.
• Work as part of a consistent 2:1 team with another PA.
• Attend planned activities and outings in the community.
• Follow care plans and safety procedures and report concerns promptly.

Skills

Moving & handling

Epilepsy awareness

Medication administration

Clear communication

Supporting complex needs

Job description

Disability North in Whitley Bay is seeking Personal Assistants for weekend shifts to support a young man with complex needs. You will work in a 2:1 team, assisting safely in the community and at home, helping maintain independence and wellbeing.

The role requires moving and handling abilities, epilepsy awareness, and medication administration. A full UK manual driving licence is essential for this position. You will join a supportive, established team.