Area: Newcastle

Personal Assistant – LOHNCL

Job title: Personal Assistant (PA)

Reporting to: Direct Payment Employer

Location: Byker, Newcastle Upon Tyne.

Hours of work: Holiday cover 6 weeks per year. Friday 10:00-14:00, additional 4 hours to be used flexibly.

Rate of pay: £13.60 per hour

 

Job Purpose:

Hello, I’m Louise. I live with my wife and our cat, Roy Rodgers, so a love for cats is essential! We’re looking for a kind-hearted, open-minded Personal Assistant who understand neurodivergence and is eager to learn and adapt.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys good conversation, and shares a few of my interests. My day-to-day needs vary, and support can range from practical assistance to simply sharing a cuppa and a chat.

Responsibilities:

  • Physical Assistance & General Support – Help with daily tasks, errands, and any required physical support.
  • Meal Preparation & Housekeeping – Assist with cooking, cleaning, and general household upkeep.
  • Shared Interests and Connection – I enjoy knitting, reading, watching TV, tabletop role-playing games (especially Dungeons & Dragons), music (all kinds!), and keyboards. Ideally, you share some of these interests or are open to learning about them.

Qualities We Value:

  • Cat Lover – Roy Rodgers is family, so you must enjoy spending time with cats.
  • Open Mind toward Neurodivergence and LGBTQ+ – A willingness to understand neurodiversity and support an LGBTQ+ friendly household.
  • Curiosity and Flexibility – No one has all the answers, so a desire to grow and learn is important.

If you’re looking to work in a supportive, welcoming environment and bring your kindness and curiosity with you, please reach out. Let’s see if we’re a good fit for each other.

 

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.

Female Personal Assistant – ZMNCL

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

Area: Arthur’s Hill, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Rate: £14.00 per hour

Car Driver Essential

 

Zohan, is a lovely little six year old boy who lives with his parents and sibling in the Arthur’s Hill area of Newcastle, he currently has a diagnosis of DWM (Dandy Walker Malformation) which presents with symptoms of Hydrocephalus (fluid on the brain), Global Developmental Learning Difficulties and Autism, he is Non-Verbal and communicates using hand gestures and body language, he is able to say a few words which he has learnt over the years. Zohan is also a wheelchair user and wears glasses permanently. Due to his diagnosis Zohan has shunts fitted, is PEG fed and has issues with reflux which can result in sickness if not managed correctly.

Despite his diagnosis Zohan is generally a happy, smiley little boy who loves the “outdoors” when Zohan is unwell or not so happy he can become agitated and will indicate his frustration and pain by hitting himself, he uses a head guard to avoid head injuries.

Zohan loves textures and sensory stimulation toys especially sensory lights.

Zohan would like to employ a personal assistant to assist him in accessing his community and enjoy activities, he loves swimming, soft play venues, and visits to the Tim Lamb Centre/Alan Shearer Centre. He is looking for someone who enjoys the outdoors in the finer weather and you must be fit enough to manage and manoeuvre his wheelchair, safely.

This role will include personal care, assistance with dressing/undressing, assistance with feeding which will require you to be trained in Peg feeding and maintenance of tubes, showering Zohan if necessary, and promoting his independence to explore all his listed activities that he would like to experience.

The role requires an experienced personal assistant who can demonstrate their skills.

Car driver essential. Full UK Licence and business insurance required for this position.

 

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.

Male Support Worker/Buddy – DYANCL

Hours: 8 hours Wednesday and Friday.

Hourly rate: £13.50 per hour

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Full U.K. driving licence required

 

We are seeking a kind, caring, and patient support worker to assist Yazan, who has a passion for music and woodworking. The ideal candidate will be a fluent speaker of Arabic or Russian and will be able to provide support in a way that fosters Yazan’s interests and well-being.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Accompanying Yazan to a local groups and support with communications and activities.
  • Providing support with daily tasks and routines.
  • Encouraging and facilitating Yazan’s hobbies, particularly music and woodworking.
  • Driving Yazan to appointments and social activities (a full UK driving licence is required).

Requirements:

  • Fluency in Arabic or Russian.
  • Kind and caring nature.
  • A full UK driving licence.

 

For more information, please see the Job Description

If you are passionate about helping others and have the required skills, we would love to hear from you.

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.

 

Closing date: 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.

 

 

Female Personal Assistant/Support Worker – KTSNCL

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Type: Part-time (16 hours per week, flexible)
Salary: £15.00 per hour
Contract: Direct Payment (employed), funded by Newcastle City Council

Driver Essential

 

About the Role:
We are looking for a Female Personal Assistant/Support Worker to support an active wheelchair user in both her personal and professional life. You will be part of a small support team that helps maintain her independence at home, at work, and in the community.

This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys helping others live life to the fullest.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Providing support at home, during work, and social activities
  • Driving a Motability vehicle for appointments, errands, and outings (a full, clean driving licence is required)
  • Working independently and as part of a small, dedicated team

Requirements:

  • Female applicants only (Exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1)
  • Must hold a valid UK driving licence with no endorsements
  • Reliable, and respectful of privacy and independence
  • Previous care experience is not essential – the right attitude is most important

What We Offer:

  • £15.00 per hour
  • 16 hours per week with flexibility
  • A supportive working environment
  • Opportunity to make a genuine impact in someone’s life

How to Apply:
Please submit your CV (include ref: KTSNCL) along with a brief cover note telling us why you’re interested in this role to directpayments@disabilitynorth.org.uk

 

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.