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Tyne and Wear

Personal Assistant

Sunderland, SR5, North East

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Job reference SUN17466JK8 Closes 5th November 2026
Hourly rate £14.00
Hours 8 hours per week during term time & 12 hours per week during 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

Availability is required on the following days and times:

Saturday
Sunday

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

About the employer

I am mum to a young boy with a severe learning disability, autism and dyspraxia. He becomes distressed and very unsettled using public transport so a driver/car owner is essential. My son has no road safety awareness so he needs to be closely monitored when outdoors, and he is very unsteady on his feet so he needs to hold your hand when walking for support and to steady himself. I am looking for a PA to give me a break in my caring role.

Disability and health conditions

  • Cognitive / Learning
  • Invisible

Hobbies and interests

  • Playing computer games.
  • The outdoors and going to the beach.
  • Going on a treadmill.

Other relevant information

  • The individual keeps pets in the home. 1 dog

About the role

Duties and responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Work as part of a team.
  • Be able to follow instructions accurately.
  • Be patient, supportive and caring.
  • Be empathetic.
  • Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
  • Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
  • Have a lively personality.