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Sunderland

Personal Assistant

Washington, NE38, North East

Job reference SUN16541JK4 Closes 6th October 2026
Hourly rate £14.55
Hours 6 hours per week in term time and 8 hours per week in school holidays.
Contract type Permanent
Minimum age 18 and over
Driving Car owner with business insurance
Care experience Essential Childcare / special needs experience

When you are required

Specific working days have not been stated.

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

About the employer

I am mum to a young girl who has severe autism and a learning disability. She is non-verbal and her behaviour can be challenging due to her frustration. She has no danger awareness so she will need to be closely monitored, but she loves to visit parks and she enjoys leisure activities in general. I am looking for a kind, caring PA who can help to promote confidence and independence, and give me a break from my caring role.

Disability and health conditions

  • Invisible
Severe autism and a learning disability.

Hobbies and interests

  • Swimming and trampolining.
  • Soft play and visiting parks.
  • iPad activities.

Other relevant information

  • The individual keeps pets in the home. 1 dog.

About the role

Duties and responsibilities

  • Develop a good and trusting one-to-one working relationship.
To go swimming, to soft play, visit parks and local leisure facilities.

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

  • Have a lively personality.