Personal Assistant Wanted to Support Frank during school holidays and occasional Sundays
Location: Newcastle (Throckley)
Hours: Maximum 6 hours per week – count up the number of weeks of holidays and divide total hours by that, with some flexibility around term time (Sundays)
Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour
Driver Essential
About Frank
Frank loves music and performance – playing instruments (guitar, drums and harmonica are his favourites), listening to CDs (mostly rock, indie, kpop and some classics, with Foo Fighters and Beatles being particular favourites), staging performances, going to the theatre and watching live music / buskers. He likes trips to the park (especially if there’s a zipline), beach, Alan Shearer Centre, Tim Lamb or National Trust sites (particularly Gibside) – anywhere he can ride his bike. Indoors, he loves imaginative play, Lego, play doh, stencils, stickers, reading books, creative writing, Toca Boca World and pretending to be a Youtuber. Frank struggles with crowds, sensory overload, sudden, loud noises (ear defenders provided), hand driers, dogs and strong perfumes. When stressed, he likes using his iPad / tablet to regulate (headphones provided).
Frank is an excitable, funny and sociable little guy who needs someone who can keep him safe, while helping him grow in confidence, with his social, communication and interaction skills.
About the Role
We are looking for a friendly, reliable PA to:
- Support Frank to access social and leisure activities.
- Provide help and support to remain safe in the community.
- Provide reassurance, motivation, and positive support, especially around food (ARFID) & toileting / self-care (proprioceptive / interoceptive deficits).
- Promote independence while offering the right level of encouragement.
- Car driver essential, isofix booster seat provided.
This is a lovely, upbeat role for someone who enjoys music, imagineering and supporting people to take part in the activities they love.
Who We’re Looking For
- Kind, patient and positive
- Reliable and committed
- Supportive and encouraging
- Good communication skills
- Experience of supporting AuDHD children would be a major advantage
A DBS check will be required.
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.