Male Personal Assistant
Disability North, Jarrow, South Tyneside
Male Personal Assistant
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Disability North, Jarrow, South Tyneside
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 9 Oct | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 1ab75bd0e1d845b4a5d93504b6224b37
Location ref: Jarrow, South Tyneside
Full Job Description
Are you friendly, reliable, and up for a role that's genuinely rewarding? We're looking for a Male Personal Assistant to support a bright, funny and sociable 19-year-old young man with bilateral dyskinetic cerebral palsy. He splits his time between mum and dad, and while at mum's he needs support 6:30am-8:30am to get ready for college (on a rota, not every week). There are also opportunities for evening social support a couple of times a week.
About Him
He's sharp, witty, and full of personality. His body doesn't always cooperate, but his mind certainly does. He loves:
Football (especially Newcastle matches with his dad)
Music
Going to the pub
Meeting up with friends
Having a good laugh and a proper chat
He communicates verbally, and the more time you spend with him, the easier it becomes to understand his speech.
What You'll Be Helping With
Morning routine: getting out of bed, showering, dressing, and preparing for college
Personal care (he currently uses pads but can use the toilet/bottle for urinating)
Supporting transfers using hoists, You won't just be helping with daily tasks - you'll be supporting a young man who wants to live life fully, enjoy his hobbies, and stay connected with friends. If you like football, music, and being part of someone's world in a meaningful way, this could be a perfect fit.
There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be male/female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 - 4.
Male PA preferred
Someone patient, upbeat, and sociable
A driver is preferred
Comfortable using hoists
PEG experience is a bonus (training can be provided)