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Sunderland

Personal Assistant

Sunderland, SR5, North East

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Job reference SUN17846JK1 Closes 10th November 2026
Hourly rate £14.55
Hours 4 hours term time and 8 hours in school holidays.
Contract type Permanent
Minimum age 18 and over
Driving Driving licence preferred (not essential)
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 boy with autism and a severe learning disability. I am looking for a kind, caring PA to support my son to enjoy leisure activities and to promote his social and communication skills. The support will also give me a break from my caring role. My son is non verbal, so he communicates with symbols and Makaton which he is still learning. He loves the outdoors, he is a fast runner, he likes to climb, and he is very active, so the PA will need to be physically fit to keep up with him. However, a pushchair can be used when outdoors to keep him safe. My son needs to be closely monitored when outside as he does not have any danger awareness.

Disability and health conditions

  • Cognitive / Learning
Autism and a severe learning disability.

Hobbies and interests

  • Outdoors and going to parks.
  • Trampolining.
  • Soft play.

Other relevant information

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

About the role

Duties and responsibilities

  • 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 preferred but not essential.

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 able to follow instructions accurately.
  • Be patient, supportive and caring.
  • Be empathetic.
  • Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.