Area: Heaton

Hours: 4 hours per week including weekends

Area: Heaton, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Rate: £12.50 per hour

 

Khami is a gorgeous 8-year-old little boy who lives with his mum and sibling in the Heaton area of Newcastle, having moved from London in recent years. Khami has a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy which requires him to always use a wheelchair, he also presents with Dystonia which causes him painful spasms and involuntary movement, this does not prevent Khami from enjoying life and he thrives on giggles and fun fighting with his older brother.

Khami is non-verbal and uses facial expression to inform you of his moods and requirements, he is a typical cheeky, mischievous little boy who loves to laugh and engage in a range of activities. Khami typically likes to watch funny animation cartoons and tv programmes, especially if it involves karate or martial arts themes, he is quite partial to playing afrobeats music too, where he will enjoy movement therapy. Khami is very sensory and loves to touch people and objects, he has a designated sensory play area where he often likes to watch the lights and regulate himself, he is quite a sensitive little boy and emotionally intelligent so he will react to environmental factors.

The family are looking for an experienced PA to join them in supporting and promoting Khamis independence and life experiences. You must be trained or willing to complete training in PEG Feeding for this role.

The role involves personal care, feeding support, and accompanying Khami and mum to medical appointments if required. Khami would like to explore the local community once he builds a rapport with you, where he can enjoy outdoor facilities and trips to the park or beach. Car driver optional but you must be able to competently and safely manoeuvre Khami’s wheelchair and access public transport.

For more information, 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.

Job title:  Personal Assistant

Hours:  Various part time hours weekends and school holidays

Rates of pay:  £12.21 per hour

Location:  Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne

 

We are looking for a patient, enthusiastic and pro-active Personal Assistant to join an existing team to support my 12-year-old son. He is a happy boy who has learning disabilities and is non-verbal.  The main part of this role is to support with going out and about and taking our son to some of his favourite places like the park or the beach.   A very important part of your role will be to ensure his safety at all times.  Due to the nature of my sons seizures you will work at all times alongside another PA or a member of the family.

If you have previous experience of working with children, children with epilepsy or have CPR training this would be advantageous.  However we are happy to consider applicants with no prior experience.

Car owner/driver is preferred but not essential.

Please read the full Job Description  to find more information about this role.

 

Please fill out the online application form to apply

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.