Caring Personal Assistant for Social & Activity Support

Disability North; Texas; On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Disability North in Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne seeks a part-time Personal Assistant to support Meghan, a child with additional communication needs. The role involves one-to-one attention, helping Meghan access social activities, and ensuring safety and engagement during outings.

The ideal candidate is calm, patient, reliable, and eager to learn how Meghan communicates. Experience with children with additional needs is helpful but kindness and observation are paramount.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with additional communication needs is helpful.
• Kindness and patience are essential.
• Good observation skills and willingness to learn Meghan's communication style.

Responsibilities

• Support Meghan to access social and fun activities.
• Provide one-to-one attention and encouragement.
• Take Meghan out into the community and to parks.
• Assist with personal care when required.
• Support Meghan with nutrition, snacks, and drinks.
• Learn and respond to Meghan's non‑verbal cues and visual communication.

Skills

Patience

Calm demeanor

Observation skills

Safety-conscious

Job description

Disability North in Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne seeks a part-time Personal Assistant to support Meghan, a child with additional communication needs. The role involves one-to-one attention, helping Meghan access social activities, and ensuring safety and engagement during outings.

The ideal candidate is calm, patient, reliable, and eager to learn how Meghan communicates. Experience with children with additional needs is helpful but kindness and observation are paramount.