Personal Care Assistant / Support Worker, Ashington

Personal Assistant / Support Worker Needed

PT @ £14.67 in Ashington - Ashington - NE63

Location

Morpeth

Hours

• Term time: 2.5 hours (after school, Tuesday or Thursday preferred)
• School holidays: Monday–Friday, 4 hours per day

About the Role

We are looking for a caring, energetic, and reliable female Personal Assistant to support a vibrant young girl with Down syndrome.

She is full of personality – sassy, cheeky, and determined, with a wonderful spark that can light up a room. At times she can be a bit like a champagne cork popping, but always in a positive, joyful way!

Your role will be to support her independence while ensuring she feels safe, confident, and able to enjoy activities she loves.

What She Enjoys

• Swimming
• Messy and water play
• Soft play sessions
• Social activities
• Using her iPad as a calming/distraction tool
• Attending Scouts and Messy Church

(Note: She is not keen on car journeys, so reassurance may be needed.)

What We’re Looking For

• Female (essential due to personal care requirements)
• Able to build a strong, trusting relationship
• Confident in adapting to changing behaviours calmly and positively
• Physically active and able to keep up, she is quick on her feet!
• Patient, warm, and encouraging of independence
• A driver (preferred) to support access to activities
• Comfortable administering medication (training can be provided)
• Clear communicator (no strong accents, due to communication needs)

Key Responsibilities

• Providing after‑school support
• Supporting attendance at Scouts/Messy Church
• Assisting with personal care (nappies)
• Encouraging play, social interaction, and independence
• Offering reassurance and consistency to help reduce reliance on mum
• Supporting during school holidays with fun, engaging activities

What You’ll Get

• A rewarding role making a real difference
• The chance to work with a fun, spirited child
• A supportive family environment

Interested?

If you’re positive, energetic, and ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you!