PA Vacancy

Personal Assistant – LSNCL

Hours: 8 hours per week in the school holidays

Rate of pay: £13.35 per hour

Location: Scotswood, Newcastle upon Tyne

 

I’m looking for the right person to support my son, Leon, not just anyone, but someone who truly appreciates him for who he is.

Leon is a young man with a wicked sense of humour and a very strong personality. He will absolutely test the waters, and if he senses fear or uncertainty, he will take advantage, so confidence is key. That said, if you’re calm, consistent, and fair, Leon responds beautifully. He needs someone firm but kind, with a good sense of humour and the ability to laugh things off rather than escalate them.

Leon is much better suited to a 1 to 1 environment. He does not enjoy groups or loud, boisterous people. He thrives with someone who is calm, steady, and not rushed, who doesn’t talk too loudly and knows when to give space.

 

Leon has:

  • Severe learning difficulties
  • Autism
  • Sensory processing difficulties
  • Hypermobility
  • 15q13.3 microdeletion

Too much walking makes him very tired, and when he’s tired or overstimulated, his behaviour can become challenging. In busy or crowded places, he always wears ear defenders, and if things become too much, he may sit or lie down and refuse to move. This isn’t defiance, it’s communication.

Leon does not respond well to being told off. It makes him feel guilt and shame, which can escalate situations. He needs someone who understands positive behaviour support and can manage challenging behaviour without confrontation.

 

Getting to know Leon means sharing in the things that bring him joy:

  • Talking endlessly about his dogs (he loves dogs!)
  • Cinema trips
  • Edinburgh Zoo
  • York Train Museum
  • Lightwater Valley
  • Rebound therapy
  • Being out and about at his own pace
  • Disney & Pixar films
  • Lilidorei and Alnwick Gardens
  • Crazy golf
  • Pizza Hut
  • Hydrotherapy pools
  • Sensory rooms
  • Gaming

For more information, please see the Job Description 

 

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

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