Social Personal Assistant

Disability North; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a personal assistant to provide care for a young boy with Autism and ADHD in Newcastle. The role involves supervising outdoor activities, assisting with daily tasks, and driving the child to various locations. Candidates should have experience working with children with similar conditions and a valid UK driving licence. This position offers a chance to make a positive impact on a child's life while adhering to strict safety and care standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising and providing care during outdoor activities.
• Willingness to drive and transport the child to various locations.
• Satisfactory DBS check and references required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and supportive care for a child with Autism.
• Drive to various locations with mileage reimbursement.
• Assist with daily tasks and maintain a smoke-free environment.

Skills

Experience in caring for children with Autism or ADHD

Valid UK driving licence

Enthusiastic with interest in working with children

Job description

Phoenix is a 6‑year‑old boy who lives with his parents and older brother in Newcastle. He loves music, numbers, being outdoors and spending time in parks and swimming.

He has Autism and ADHD and can become frustrated when transitioning between activities.

When outdoors he has a tendency to run off so a PA must be vigilant and keep him safe.

We are seeking a personal assistant to provide care, companionship and support to Phoenix.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing safe and supportive care for Phoenix, including supervising him during outdoor activities.
• Driving Phoenix to various locations with mileage reimbursed.
• Assisting with daily tasks such as filling forms, paying bills, shopping.
• Maintaining a smoke‑free environment and respecting personal boundaries.
• Being flexible for extra hours on short notice.

Essential requirements:

• Experience in caring for children with Autism or ADHD.
• Valid UK driving licence and willingness to drive.
• Satisfactory DBS check and references upon offer.
• Permission to work in the UK.
• Enthusiastic with a genuine interest in working with children.

We will close this vacancy as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

Application Process

Important: The application form must be completed in full. A CV will not be accepted as a substitute.

Required Information

• Full name, address, phone number (home), email address, National Insurance number.
• Current full, clean UK driving licence together with the duration of the licence.
• Details of personal transport and frequency of use.
• Information about previous employment, including dates, positions, and reason for leaving.
• Details of your education and training, including dates, institutions, courses and grades.
• Details of two referees (non‑family, current or most recent employer).
• Disclosure of any criminal convictions that are not subject to filtering.
• Consent to provide reference after interview but prior to job offer.

Declarations

• I confirm that the information on this application is accurate.
• Any inaccuracies discovered later will result in dismissal.

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