Area: Jarrow

Hours: 4 hours per week to be used after school, school holidays and Saturdays

Area: Jarrow, South Tyneside

Rates of pay: Age related national minimum wage, up to £13.43 per hour from 1 April 2025

Holidays: 5.6 weeks pro rata per annum

 

We are looking for a female Personal Assistant for a 16-year-old girl. She attends Karate, loves going to the beach and swimming – although not very well yet, and has just started Rangers. She also loves spending time on her tablet and on her phone playing games. However, she gets easily bored and we are looking for someone with a lot of patience, who would be willing to go swimming, go the pictures and ride on the Metro. She loves buses, Metros and travelling generally.

She has five types of epilepsy, and although she is incredibly loving and caring there can be times that she will emotionally exhausted and frustrated extremely when in large crowds.

There will be some personal care involved as she is in pull ups and is also using pads in these at certain times of the month. She does not like fire alarms, or the alarm in disabled toilets, this is resulting from scaring herself as a child.  She also loves dogs, and although there is not a dog resident at the property a friend’s dog does visit, so if you are dog friendly, all the better.

Look past the medical issues and you will see a young lady with a wicked sense of humour, who can talk the ears off you and be amazingly active with after school clubs, and activities galore.

 

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.

 

 

Hours: 6 hours in mornings.  Hours in evenings to be discussed
Area: Jarrow, South Tyneside
Rates of pay: £13.43 per hour (Possibly increased for right person)

 

Male Personal Assistant Wanted – Football, Music & Good Chat

Are you friendly, reliable, and up for a role that’s genuinely rewarding? We’re looking for a Male Personal Assistant to support a bright, funny and sociable 19‑year‑old young man with bilateral dyskinetic cerebral palsy. He splits his time between mum and dad, and while at mum’s he needs support 6:30am–8:30am to get ready for college (on a rota, not every week). There are also opportunities for evening social support a couple of times a week.

⭐ About Him

He’s sharp, witty, and full of personality. His body doesn’t always cooperate, but his mind certainly does. He loves:

• Football (especially Newcastle matches with his dad)
• Music
• Going to the pub
• Meeting up with friends
• Having a good laugh and a proper chat

He communicates verbally, and the more time you spend with him, the easier it becomes to understand his speech.

⭐ What You’ll Be Helping With

• Morning routine: getting out of bed, showering, dressing, and preparing for college
• Personal care (he currently uses pads but can use the toilet/bottle for urinating)
• Supporting transfers using hoists
• Occasional evening outings to help him socialise and enjoy life

⭐ What We’re Looking For

• Male PA preferred
• Someone patient, upbeat, and sociable
• A driver is preferred
• Comfortable using hoists
• PEG experience is a bonus (training can be provided)

⭐ Why This Role Matters

You won’t just be helping with daily tasks — you’ll be supporting a young man who wants to live life fully, enjoy his hobbies, and stay connected with friends. If you like football, music, and being part of someone’s world in a meaningful way, this could be a perfect fit.

 

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.