Location: Newbiggin Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne
Hours: 32 hours per week (weekends included)
Pay: £15.00 per hour
A driver would be advantageous but not essential. You must be able to navigate the public transport system.
About the Role
The Personal Assistant will support daily tasks, community engagement, and personal care to help the employer enjoy activities safely and independently.
Key Responsibilities
* Personal Care Support – prompt and assist with showering, oral hygiene, and manage dietary choices to prevent impulsive eating.
* Medication – willing to receive training for medication administration if required.
* Daily Living Support – facilitate social activities, access the community, and support cooking simple recipes and board games at home.
* Mobility & Transport – accompany the employer to use public transport safely or, if a qualified driver, provide safe transportation to and from activities. Full, clean UK driving licence and business insurance are required for drivers.
Who You Are
* Physically fit and capable of maintaining safety and using distraction techniques when needed.
* Able to follow instructions carefully and work with sensitivity.
* Respectful of boundaries and personal space.
* Experience working with neurodiverse adults, including those with ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, and depression. Demonstrable experience with challenging behaviours.
* Bubbly, happy, outgoing, upbeat, positive, compassionate.
* Strong initiative, yet comfortable accepting guidance from the employer or family members.
* Responsible with strong attention to detail and vigilant at all times.
At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.
This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.
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