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Tyne and Wear

Personal Assistant

SR2 Sunderland, North East

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Job reference SUN15601MB4 Closes 3rd November 2026
Hourly rate £14.30
Hours 25 hours per week - Times and days will be discussed and agreed each week between the employer and employee.
Contract type Permanent
Driving Car owner with business insurance
Care experience Not essential Genuine interest in supporting people required

When you are required

Availability is required on the following days and times:

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.

About the employer

I am both the employer and service user. I have a diagnosis of Autism and Mental health issues associated to high anxiety and suffer bouts of low mood. I live independently and I am able to manage all aspects of my independence within my home, I am however very isolated due to anxiety and do not venture outside without being accompanied. This has an impact on my mental health, so I am seeking to employ a PA to offer support and enable me to access the community, engaging in normal day to day tasks and provide me some companionship. The PA will be required to prompt, encourage and motivate me in maintaining my home to a good standard and managing appointments and my diary. Initially the support will be home based, until a relationship can be developed and gradually helping me build my confidence to venture outdoors, encouraging me to access the community and in the longer term assist and support me to look for employment or otherwise. I have a passion for reading, I am extremely tech savvy and educated to University level, however my anxiety and paranoia can impact greatly on my mood and potentially restricts my ability to access social environments.

Disability and health conditions

  • Mental Health
  • Invisible

Hobbies and interests

  • Shopping
  • Being outdoors

About the role

Duties and responsibilities

  • Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
  • Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
  • Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
  • Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
  • Develop a good and trusting one-to-one working relationship.

The individual's needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately and to report defects or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Due to the nature of the work, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure. Costs will be covered.

Transport requirement

Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.

Required skills

  • Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
  • Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
  • Be able to work on own initiative.
  • Be patient, supportive and caring.
  • Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
  • Be empathetic.
  • Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
  • Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employer’s needs on a daily basis.
  • Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
  • Have a lively personality.