Job Title: Female Personal Assistant
Location: Chapel Park, Newcastle upon Tyne
Hours:
Term Time: 4 hours per week (Mondays & Fridays)
School Holidays: 11 hours per week (varied hours, agreed with employer)
Rate of Pay: £15.00 per hour
Job Purpose:
We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Personal Assistant to support our daughter after school during term time and more flexibly during school holidays. This role involves personal care, engaging in fun and stimulating activities at home and in the community, and always ensuring her safety and well-being.
About our daughter:
She is a vibrant and energetic young girl who thrives on being active. She enjoys activities like swimming, horse riding, visiting soft play centres, and spending time outdoors. She also loves performing — singing, dancing, and reenacting scenes from her current favourite, Matilda.
She is autistic and has sensory processing disorder. She also has PICA and suspected ADHD, which can sometimes influence her behaviour. She has limited speech but communicates effectively in her own way. She has no sense of danger and requires close supervision, especially in the community, as she tends to run towards places of interest. Despite these challenges, she is a joy to be around, especially when supported by someone who understands her needs and can keep up with her energy.
For more information, please see the job description
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.
An enhanced DBS will be required for this role and any offer of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory references and DBS.
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.