Job Title: Female Personal Assistant (2:1 Support for Young Girl with Autism)

Location: Fenham, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Hours: Term Time: 4.5 hours per week. School Holidays: 10 hours per week

Rate of Pay: £15.00 per hour

Full UK driving licence essential with use of own car

 

The Role:

I’m looking for two fun, friendly and reliable personal assistants to support my daughter, Shannon, on a 2:1 basis. This role is focused on enabling her to enjoy activities in the community, develop independence, and build her social life—all while ensuring she remains safe and supported.

 

About Shannon:

Shannon is a happy, bubbly 12-year-old girl who loves to laugh and have fun. She is energetic, playful, and thrives on being active. Her favourite activities include:

  • Trampoline parks
  • Sensory-based play
  • Music
  • Painting
  • Going out for food or snacks

Shannon is autistic and non-verbal. She uses a communication device (VOCA), although she needs encouragement to use it. She communicates well through gestures and guiding others. Shannon also has epilepsy (well-managed by medication) and possible OCD tendencies.

For more information, please refer to the Job description 

An enhanced DBS will be required for this role and any offer of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory references and DBS.

 

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.

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

Hours: 6 hours per week (weekends included)

Area: Fenham,  Newcastle Upon Tyne

Rate: £13.50 per hour

Driver with own wheelchair adapted vehicle essential

 

We are currently recruiting for an experienced personal assistant to assist a lovely, happy, bubbly, chatty 12-year-old young boy who has Cerebral Palsy, Chronic Lung Disease, and is a wheelchair user. He attends mainstream school with 1-2-1 support.

Zain lives with his mum and dad in the Fenham area and is keen to have his own support to access the community and go on lots of ventures. He has a specialist diet and will require support with feeding. Zain communicates well however some of his pronunciation can be unclear and you will need to learn how to communicate and listen to understand him on occasions.

Faith and cultural values are important to the family who follow a Muslim faith, and Zain has had the great experience of visiting Mecca, which he enjoyed. He is quite the traveller and loves planning vacations.

Zain has a great sense of humour and is emotional intelligent so he will pick up on your mood and ask you about your feelings.

Zain is looking for a PA with experience in working with children with disabilities and complex needs who can accompany him to his chosen venues or activities including local parks, swimming pools, and theme parks. You may be required to do this on a one-to-one basis or be in the company of the family if a family event is organised or religious festivities are on. He enjoys attending football matches and days to the cinema too.

Personal care will be required in this role regarding toileting needs where Zain will require assistance to access toilet facilities.

A good level of fitness is required to transport and operate wheelchair use safely.

A car driver is essential for this employed role, and your car must be wheelchair adapted to accommodate a wheelchair.

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: Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne

Hours: 2 hours per week term time, Wednesday & Thursday (half hour in the morning and half hour in the afternoon)

Rate: £16.50 per hour

 

We are looking for a compassionate, responsible Personal Assistant (PA) to support our daughter, Dua, a friendly, fun, and sociable almost 12-year-old with Apert Syndrome. Dua is fully dependent on a tracheostomy to maintain a safe airway, and she also has learning disabilities. Dua’s health condition requires careful attention to hygiene and PPE, including wearing a mask. The role will involve accompanying Dua in a taxi to and from school, ensuring her safety and well-being throughout the journey.

 

Essential Skills:

Awareness and experience of working with individuals with a tracheostomy.

Ability to react quickly and efficiently in emergencies.

Good hygiene practices and the ability to maintain a clean environment.

Willingness to engage in required training.

For further details please see the Job Description

An enhanced DBS will be required for this role and any offer of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory references and DBS.

 

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.

 

 

Hours: Up to 8 hours per week, to be used flexibly.

Rate: £14.10 per hour

Area: Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne

Clean driving licence, over the age of 25 for insurance purposes

 

Visually impaired female requires female Personal Assistant to support with everyday tasks to enable her to live independently.  The PA will drive her motability car, sighted guide and describe activities.  The PA must have a clean driving licence and be over the age of 25 for insurance purposes.

For more information, please see the Job Description

Further details to be discussed at interview.

 

Subject to DBS checks and references.

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.