Youth Independence & Confidence Support - Personal Assistant

Disability North; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Disability North is seeking a friendly, patient support worker to assist a 16-year-old with autism in developing independence and confidence. The role is 5 hours per week, to be scheduled on Thursdays or Saturdays, based in Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne.

You will help with everyday skills such as shopping, meeting new people, and gaining confidence while respecting his pace and interests. The successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.

Qualifications

• Must have permission to work in the U.K.
• Friendly, patient and understanding are essential qualities.

Responsibilities

• Help with everyday skills like going to the shop and meeting new people.
• Support the young person to develop independence and confidence in the community.
• Encourage at the young person’s own pace with a good sense of humour and shared interests.

Skills

Friendly

Patience

Understanding

Job description

Disability North is seeking a friendly, patient support worker to assist a 16-year-old with autism in developing independence and confidence. The role is 5 hours per week, to be scheduled on Thursdays or Saturdays, based in Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne.

You will help with everyday skills such as shopping, meeting new people, and gaining confidence while respecting his pace and interests. The successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.