Hours: Monday - Friday: 2.5 hours per day, Saturday: 6 hours (can specify availability during interview)
Location: South Tyneside
Rates of pay: Age-related national minimum wage, up to £12.90 per hour
Holidays: 5.6 weeks pro rata per annum
Personal Assistant - Supporting a Young Adult with Diverse Needs
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate, patient, and reliable Personal Assistant to support a 23-year-old young man with a moderate learning disability, Autism, ADHD, behavioural challenges, and generalised anxiety disorder.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference by providing tailored support that promotes independence, wellbeing, and confidence.
As a Personal Assistant, you will:
* Support emotional regulation and help manage behaviours in a calm, understanding manner.
* Encourage and facilitate participation in meaningful activities, both at home and in the community.
* Build confidence and independence within a safe and supportive environment.
* Provide companionship and reassurance to help reduce anxiety and improve well-being.
The ideal candidate will:
* Be empathetic, patient, and adaptable to individual needs.
* Have experience or understanding of autism, ADHD, and mental health conditions (training will be provided if required).
* Be an effective communicator, able to build trust and positive relationships.
* Be reliable, organised, and resilient when faced with challenges.
* Hold a valid driving licence (preferred but not essential).
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.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.90 per hour
Expected hours: 8.5 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
Work Location: In person