Personal Assistant – DEGNCL

Disability North; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support service is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a young enthusiastic dancer during her Saturday morning classes. The ideal candidate should be kind, patient, and reliable. The role involves providing motivation and encouragement while ensuring safety and comfort. Experience in supporting individuals is a plus, though not essential. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys dance and creativity. A DBS check may be necessary, and permission to work in the U.K. is required.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting young people or adults is helpful but not essential.
• DBS check may be required.
• Must have permission to work in the U.K.

Responsibilities

• Support Divine to attend her regular Saturday morning dance class.
• Provide reassurance, motivation, and positive support.
• Help with getting to and from the class.
• Ensure Divine feels comfortable and safe.
• Promote independence while offering encouragement.

Skills

Kindness

Patience

Reliability

Supportiveness

Job description

Personal Assistant Wanted to Support Divine at Dance City (Saturdays)

Location: Newcastle

Hours: Saturday mornings (approx. 2–3 hours)

Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour

About Divine

Divine is a warm, enthusiastic young woman who loves to dance and is excited about joining Dance City. She would really benefit from a Personal Assistant who can support her to attend her Saturday morning dance sessions safely, confidently, and with plenty of encouragement.

About the Role

We are looking for a friendly, reliable PA to:

• Support Divine to attend her regular Saturday morning class at Dance City.
• Provide reassurance, motivation, and positive support.
• Help with getting to and from the class (walking, bus or car depending on location).
• Ensure Divine feels comfortable, safe and confident throughout her dance sessions.
• Promote independence while offering the right level of encouragement.

This is a lovely, upbeat role for someone who enjoys dance, creativity, and supporting people to take part in the activities they love.

Who We’re Looking For

• Kind, patient and upbeat
• Reliable and committed to Saturday mornings
• Supportive and encouraging
• Experience of supporting young people or adults is helpful but not essential

A DBS check may be required.

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.