Area: Fawdon

Hours: 15 hours per week over 2 or 3 days. Additional hours usually available

Rate of Pay: £15.00 per hour

Area: Fawdon, Newcastle upon Tyne

Car Driver Essential

 

Hi, I am a woman with a Spinal Cord Injury (Tetraplegia) looking for a Personal Assistant to join my existing team on a part time basis. I live in Fawdon, Newcastle upon Tyne with my husband, our teenage daughter and small, friendly dog. I enjoy experimental cooking, growing vegetables, reading, music, films and muddy dog walks amongst other things.

You will be joining a team of PAs, who mainly work a variety of shifts during the week, and occasionally I might need you to work at the weekend. In addition, there will be PA holiday and sickness to cover.

Brief details of the job

I need assistance with all aspects of daily living: transfers to and from wheelchair using a hoist or transfer board. Personal care. Food preparation. Walking my dog. Gardening. Driving my car. Shopping and accompanying me to appointments.

For more information, please see the Job Description 

 

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be male/female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and 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.

 

Location: Fawdon, Newcastle upon Tyne

Hours: 6 hours per week term time, 18 hours per week school holidays

Rate of pay: £15.00 per hour 

 

About the Role 

We are looking for a compassionate and proactive Personal Assistant (PA) to support Connor, a lively and energetic 12-year-old boy, to access and enjoy his local community safely. 

Connor is autistic and non-verbal, with a joyful and adventurous personality. He loves beach walks, shopping for toys and teddies, water play, using his iPad, and playing with a football or ball, throwing or bouncing it 1:1. He is small for his age, very active, and quick – making safety and vigilance top priorities. 

Connor has SPD, has no sense of danger, and wears a wrist strap and incontinence pads when out. He is also sensitive to noise and can become dysregulated, which may result in aggressive behaviour. He communicates his discomfort with warning signs and needs space and support to self-regulate. 

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys making a difference in a young person’s life and has the energy, patience, and awareness to provide meaningful support in a calm, respectful, and engaging way. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

• Support Connor to access the community in a safe and enjoyable way. 

• Ensure constant awareness of potential hazards and risks when out and about. 

• Assist with personal care, including pad changing. 

• Interact with Connor in a friendly, playful, and respectful manner. 

• Remain calm and responsive during episodes of distress or dysregulation. 

• Help manage and reduce triggers (especially noise-related). 

• Create a safe, structured, and positive environment for Connor to thrive. 

 

Person Specification 

Essential: 

• Calm, patient, and friendly disposition. 

• Physically fit and able to keep up with Connor’s pace and energy. 

• Quick-thinking and able to respond appropriately to challenging situations. 

• Attuned to signs of dysregulation and capable of de-escalating situations. 

• Comfortable providing personal care. 

• Respectful of non-verbal communication and personal boundaries. 

Desirable: 

• Experience or awareness of autism, ARFID, and SPD in children. 

• Previous experience working with neurodivergent children or young people. 

• Driver with access to a vehicle. 

 

Additional Information 

Training can be provided for the right person with the right attitude and approach. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in Connor’s daily experiences, building trust and helping him enjoy the world safely. 

 

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.

 

Location: Fawdon, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Hours: 12 hours holiday time

Hourly Rate: £15.00

Driver With Own Vehicle Essential

 

Are you a warm, caring individual with a passion for making a positive difference in someone’s life? Do you possess resilience, patience, and a positive attitude? If so, we’re looking for someone just like you to join our team as a Support Worker/Buddy.

 

About the Role:

As a Support Worker/Buddy, you’ll have the rewarding opportunity to work closely with a very happy and chilled 13-year-old male who has Global Developmental Delay and Autism. He lives with his loving family, including his parents, brother, and family Labrador. Your main role will be to provide support primarily during school holidays, encouraging community engagement, and fostering independence outside of the home environment.

 

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.