Personal Assistant- DFNCL

Disability North; Kenton (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Disability North is seeking a dedicated support worker to assist an adult with autism in Kenton. The role covers 35 hours per week at a rate of £15.60 per hour, with legal right to work in the United Kingdom required at start.

The successful candidate will have experience working with neurodiversity and mental health, providing practical support with daily tasks and companionship in a respectful, supportive environment. Applications from all genders are welcome.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with neurodiversity and mental health.

Skills

Neurodiversity experience

Job description

Location: Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne

Hours of work: 35 hours per week

Rate of pay: £15.60 per hour

Our brother is a happy Chappy in his 40s who has many interests. He enjoys long walks, especially coastal walks and walking in the evening. He enjoys travelling by public transport including bus, metro and on the train to places further afield. He loves going to charity shops and seeing old signs and enjoys telling people dates of when things were out and published.He likes to go to gaming centres and playing PlayStation and Xbox. He has lots of paints and likes to paint figurines and draw. He loves going to live wrestling. His main topic of conversation is about dinosaurs, which he has loved since a child, wrestling and old TV shows like Spiderman and He-Man.He loves a disco once per month and a visit to a pub.

He has autism and requires support with most everyday tasks including cooking and cleaning.

Experience of working with neurodiversity and mental health.

Although he prefers males we welcome female applications for the right person.

This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4.

This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

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