Disability North Personal Assistant Recruitment North East

03/09/2026

Hours: 20 hours a week available which will include working weekday evenings, some weekends and day shifts during school holidays.

Rate of Pay: £15.00 per hour weekdays, £16.00 per hour weekends

Area: Whitley Bay

Car Driver Essential



A support worker is required to work with a 16-year-old young man with cerebral palsy and Autism living close to Whitley Bay. They enjoy going out in the community to visit parks, arcades, leisure pool, trampolining and places of interest around the North East.

This job would suit a person looking for a rewarding career, and who has a positive and caring nature to assist a young man to develop their confidence, social skills and independence. There are part time hours available which involve weekday evenings and work during the day on weekends.

There is also the opportunity to work more hours during school holidays.

Brief details of the job:

Supporting the client to engage in community activities and their evening routine before bed.

This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.

Hours: 20 hours a week available which will include working weekday evenings, some weekends and day shifts during school holidays. Rate of Pay: £15.00 per hour weekdays, £16.00 per hour weekends Area: Whitley Bay Car Driver Essential A support worker is required to work with a 16-year-old young ma...

03/09/2026

📍 Area: Newcastle upon Tyne (NE4)

⏰ Hours: 10 hours per week during the school holidays

💷 Rate: £14.00 per hour

Driving licence essential

We are seeking a kind, patient, and reliable PA to support our 9-year-old son, Maaz, during school holidays.

Maaz is a happy and loving child with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Global Developmental Delay, and Autism. He uses a wheelchair full time and needs constant supervision and support with daily activities. He enjoys his iPad, children’s TV, and outings to places like soft play, parks, farms, and the aquarium, though busy environments can be challenging.

The role includes supporting community outings, always ensuring Maaz’s safety, travelling with him in your own car, and providing personal care including nappy changes, hygiene support, and offering food and drinks (Halal diet).

Essential: experience working with children with disabilities, full clean driving licence, and a caring, reliable nature.
Desirable: experience supporting children with Autism.

Training and guidance will be provided.

For more details, please see the Job description

This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.

📍 Newcastle upon Tyne (NE4) ⏰ 21 hours per week for 6 weeks (school holidays) 💷 £14.00 per hour Driver with own vehicle essential   We are seeking a kind, patient, and reliable PA to support our 8-year-old son, Maaz, during school holidays. Maaz is a happy and loving child with Duchenne Mu...

02/09/2026

Hours: 8 hours per week, either all day on a Thursday or split in half for two separate days.

Rate of Pay: £14.00 per hour and 55p per mile

Area: South Shields

Driver with own car essential

I am seeking a Personal Assistant for eight hours per week either all day on a Thursday or split in half for two separate days.

I live in the South Tyneside area. I am visually impaired and require my PA to have access to a car for which I pay you 55p per mile and the hourly rate for my PA support is £14.00 per hour.

You do not have to have any experience of working with people with a visual impairment but willing and able to take instruction and I will provide the training.

To apply

Please provide a covering note on the application form and attach your CV

This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.

Hours: 8 hours per week, either all day on a Thursday or split in half for two separate days. Rate of Pay: £14.00 per hour and 55p per mile Area: South Shields Driver with own car essential   I am seeking a Personal Assistant for eight hours per week either all day on a Thursday…

02/09/2026

Hours:

4 days per week at 15 hours 1:1

6 hours per day for second person to support community access

7 nights per week at 9 hours per night

Rate of Pay: £13.43 per hour

Area: South Shields

Car Driver Essential



Opportunity to support a 23-year-old young man who has Down Syndrome, Autism and learning disabilities. He is a very loving young man who is close with his family. He benefits greatly from having a structured and familiar weekly routine, with regular activities and opportunities to get out into the community – he loves rock music and going to see tribute bands, theatre shows, cinema, cooking, regular social groups, he loves dogs, his ipad, and spending time with others, whilst also appreciating quiet time.

He lives in his own home, where he currently receives 24-hour, round-the-clock care and support from a small dedicated team. He also has some 2:1 support in the community, allowing him to enjoy activities and maintain an active social life. We are looking for a kind, caring, patient and reliable female Support Worker/Carer to join a small, friendly team providing care and support. All requirements and further information will be discussed at interview.

This is an as-and-when required/bank position, and hours will be offered when required to cover gaps in the rota, staff sickness, and annual leave so may be suitable for somebody looking for additional hours around their other work or commitments.

Essential Requirements:

- Female

- Full driving licence (vehicle provided)

- Previous experience of Autism/Learning Disabilities/Mental Health

- Excellent patience and understanding

- A genuinely kind, caring and gentle approach

- A calm and supportive manner

- The ability to build trust and develop a positive relationship at the individual's pace

- Reliability and a strong commitment to providing consistent care

- The ability to work both 1:1 and 2:1

- Flexibility to provide occasional cover when required

- Be comfortable supporting with personal care

- Comfortable administering medication

- Cleared DBS

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4.

This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.

Hours: 4 days per week at 15 hours 1:1 6 hours per day for second person to support community access 7 nights per week at 9 hours per night Rate of Pay: £13.43 per hour Area: South Shields Car Driver Essential Opportunity to support a 23-year-old young man who has Down Syndrome, Autism and…

27/08/2026

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (Kenton area)

Hours: 6 hours per week to be used flexibly

Rate of Pay: £14.00 per hour

The purpose of this job is to support my son Zion who is a lovely 8-year-old boy who is full of energy and loves to be out and about. He loves to go trampolining, soft play and the sensory room at the Tim Lamb Centre. He also likes going to the cinema, but it depends on the film, and he delights in going for a milk shake.

Zion has Downs Syndrome and is very affectionate and likes to be cuddled. He communicates using single words and if he doesn’t like something he will say no. Zion has no awareness of danger and wears reins, and the PA always has to be vigilant when out and about.

Ideally, the family would like a PA who is enthusiastic with a genuine interest and enjoyment in working with children and has some experience of working with disabled children.

This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check and references which will be taken up if you are offered the post.

This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (Kenton area) Hours: 6 hours per week to be used flexibly Rate of Pay: £14.00 per hour     The purpose of this job is to support my son Zion who is a lovely 8-year-old boy who is full of energy and loves to be out and about. He loves to go…

26/08/2026

Hours: 6.5 hours term time, 8 hours school holidays

Rate of pay: £13.34 per hour

Location: Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne

We are looking for a caring, patient and reliable Female Personal Assistant to support a 7-year-old girl with complex additional needs.

Elena is autistic, has a learning disability and severe sensory processing difficulties. She is mainly non-verbal. She can occasionally say single words but does not speak in sentences and mainly communicates through gestures.

Candidates should be respectful of, and willing to learn about, our Islamic cultural and religious practices, particularly those relating to food preparation, dietary requirements, personal care, and standards of modest dress. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold these practices with sensitivity, professionalism, and respect in all aspects of their role.

She has no awareness of danger and is fully dependent on adults for her daily care and safety. Close supervision is required at all times.

Support required includes:

Ensuring her safety and wellbeing at all times
Support with feeding, dressing, bathing and general daily care
Prompting and support with toileting and recognising cues
After school support and support during school holidays
Supporting routines and transitions throughout the day
Monitoring behaviour such as removing clothing or shoes unexpectedly and ensuring she remains safe and comfortable

Elena requires 2:1 support due to the level of care and supervision needed.

The family would like to slowly introduce more activities to help her enjoy and access the community. These may include swimming, trampolining, visits to local parks and horse-riding lessons. The PA will support her to take part in these activities in a calm, safe and supportive way.

We are looking for someone who is patient, attentive and understanding, and who can provide consistent and supportive care.

Experience supporting children with autism, learning disabilities or sensory needs is desirable but not essential for the right person.

For more details, please see the Job description

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4.

This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.

Hours: 6.5 hours term time, 8 hours school holidays Rate of pay: £13.34 per hour Location: Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne   We are looking for a caring, patient and reliable Female Personal Assistant to support a 7-year-old girl with complex additional needs. Elena is autistic, has a learning disabil...

26/08/2026

Hours: 4 hours per week term time including weekends

11.5 hours per week school holidays including weekends

Area: Cramlington, North Tyneside

Rate: £14.00 per hour

Driver Essential

We are currently recruiting for an experienced personal assistant for a loving, sassy, young (7 year old) girl with Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder and ADHD. Due to the complex needs of the child, they always require full supervision.

Our client currently resides with mum and their family pet so being a dog lover is essential. SEND experience is essential for this role and you must be able to demonstrate strategies for deescalating meltdowns and challenging behaviours.

Our client enjoys a variety of sensory stimulating activities including trampolining, Air Box Bounce, swimming and trips to the local parks/beaches. They would like to visit and explore new venues to widen their experiences within the community. Routine is very important to them as they can dysregulate if sudden changes occur.

Our client is a very chatty, inquisitive little girl and loves a cup of tea and a natter. She enjoys reading stories, music and dance, so a good level of fitness is required. She enjoys practising gymnastics, and yoga and enjoys outdoor activities. She loves being at the beach or local skate park with her bike or roller boots.

The main tasks within this role will include supporting our client to access the local community, accompanying and supporting them to engage in their chosen activities. Our client is independent in toileting and eating but may need prompting to drink when they are engaging in physical activities. You will be required to support our client with dressing appropriately for the weather and may need to prompt and support them in their choice of clothing due to extreme sensory needs.

We are looking for a car driver with a full clean UK Driving Licence for this role, and you must be able to navigate public transport systems should the child want to venture on a train or bus journey somewhere rather than a car journey.

For more information, please see the Job Description

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4.

This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.

Hours: 4 hours per week term time including weekends 11.5 hours per week school holidays including weekends Area: Cramlington, North Tyneside Rate: £14.00 per hour Driver Essential   We are currently recruiting for an experienced personal assistant for a loving, sassy, young (7 year old) girl with...

26/08/2026

Hours: 2 hours per week including weekends

Rate: £14.05 per hour

Area: North Tyneside

Our client is currently looking for an experience female personal assistant to assist and promote her independence out in the community and develop independent life skills.

Carly has Autism and mental health support needs; she currently lives with her parents and has a dog so you must be comfortable being around animals as one of the activities Carly enjoys is walking the dog.

The role will include supporting and prompting Carly with personal care and dressing where required when she loses motivation, you will also be required to support and aid Carly to develop independent life skills like preparing nutritional meals in the kitchen and budgeting along with accessing the community to enjoy activities of her own choice.

Carly enjoys music and horror films and has attended various concerts in the past. She enjoys beauty and skin care routines and enjoys shopping for beauty products or new tattoo designs, she is a keen photographer and enjoys TikTok which she can get engrossed in, supervision may be required to prevent Carly from oversharing.

One of Carly’s goals is to explore a volunteer role so you may be required to assist Carly to explore options that are suitable for her.

Carly is looking for someone to become part of the family dynamics, so a good sense of humour and the ability to engage with the other members of her family including the dog is essential.

For more information, please see the Job Description

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4.

This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.

Hours: 2 hours per week including weekends Rate: £14.05 per hour Area: North Tyneside   Our client is currently looking for an experience female personal assistant to assist and promote her independence out in the community and develop independent life skills. Carly has Autism and mental health su...

26/08/2026

Hours: 8 hours per week to be arranged

Rate: £15.30 per hour

Area: Newcastle upon Tyne (West)

David is a lovely, quiet and cultured 88-year-old gentleman who lives with his wife, one son and one daughter. He worked as a mechanical and electrical engineer and travelled the world throughout his career. David is an avid reader and has a particular interest in history, especially World War II, which is one of his specialist interests. He also loved playing the piano and going for walks, particularly near the sea.

David has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, which has had a significant impact on his life and has made many everyday tasks more difficult. The family are looking for a mature, English-speaking male Personal Assistant who has similar interests to David and would enjoy spending time with him. The ideal person would be patient, friendly and understanding, with the ability to build a good rapport with David and engage him in interesting and stimulating conversations.

The role would involve providing companionship, chatting with David about his interests, accompanying him on short walks and encouraging him to remain active and engaged. Someone with an interest in history, engineering, travel, music or current affairs would be particularly well suited to the role.

Hours will be arranged in 2 or 3-hour sessions and can be arranged to suit.

A driver would be preferred but is not essential.

The post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check and satisfactory references.

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be male in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4.

This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.

Hours: 8 hours per week to be arranged Rate: £15.30 per hour Area: Newcastle upon Tyne (West)   David is a lovely, quiet and cultured 88-year-old gentleman who lives with his wife, one son and one daughter. He worked as a mechanical and electrical engineer and travelled the world throughout his ca...

26/08/2026

Hours: 3 to 4 hours per week.

Rate: £14.05 per hour

Area: Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne

Male or Female Personal Assistant required to assist adult female living in Heaton. The lady has multiple minor conditions affecting day to day living. The PA’s role will be to assist with everyday living including food preparation, basic household tasks, administration, and to assist with personal care when required.

Applicant must be flexible as to start times and attendance days. It is envisaged that attendance will be required most often in the evenings.

Applicant must be pet friendly and able to work within a smoking environment.

It is stressed that this role is to assist, therefore applicant must be able to accept direction and share the working environment.

DBS check will be required for this role.

This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.