Area: Newcastle

Job title: Personal Assistant (PA)

Reporting to: Direct Payment Employer

Location: Lemington, Newcastle upon Tyne

Hours of work: 21 hours per week

Normally 3 shifts 10:00 to 17:00 (can differ for early/late activities).

Rate of pay: £13.60 per hour

Must have full driving licence (do not need a car but have to be able to drive Alex’s car).

 

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work in an established PA support team, supporting a young man living in his own home.

 

Job Purpose

Working as part of a team providing good support for a young man who has autism.

Enabling him to maximise his potential for independence within his home and his community with appropriate support.

Creating an environment where he is safe, happy, and stimulated.

To ensure his relationships with family and friends are valued and supported.

 

About me

Alex lives in his own place with support from a team of PAs who provide high quality support to meet his needs.

Alex loves to get out into the country and big open spaces, he enjoys being active and attending dance classes, swimming, and the gym.

Within his home Alex does a lot of arts and crafts and is a fantastic Lego builder.

Routine and structure are extremely important in Alex’s life, and this is essential to support him with his behaviour.

You will work alongside another PA.

 

For further information please read the full Job description

A clear enhanced DBS check will be required for this role paid for by the employer.

You will need a clean driving licence for this role and be happy to drive the employer’s vehicle.

 

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.

Hours: 12 hours per week including weekends (flexible to be arranged)

Area: Kingston Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Rate: £14.00 per hour

 

We are currently seeking an experienced personal assistant to support a young mum called Amal, who lives in Kingston Park with her husband and 3 young children. One child has a diagnosis of Autism. Amal has a diagnosis of PPPD (a severe form of complexed vertigo type symptoms) and a heart condition that affects her balance, mobility and energy levels.

Amal is looking for someone to support her in the home with tasks that support her to look after her young family. The tasks will include accompanying Amal to enjoy activities within the local community with her family including visits to the local park, walks in the local nature reserve and shopping trips. Amal would love to be able to get back into the kitchen and pick up her bakery skills. You would be required to assist and support Amal in the kitchen to prepare meals for the family and bake if she desired. Amal enjoys reading and writing when she gets the opportunity and is keen to pick these hobbies back up.

Some domestic tasks will be required these will include bed changing and laundry as these tasks are too strenuous for Amal to complete. Some light cleaning duties made be required on occasion to assist Amal to clear and clean up after the children.

This is a busy household with 3 young children so experience of working within this type of environment would be advantageous.

A car driver would be preferred but is not essential.

For further details, 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.

 

 

 

Hours: 8 hours term time (39 weeks) – 10 hours school holiday (13 weeks)

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Rate of pay: £14.00 per hour

 

We are looking for a kind and caring individual to support my 12-year-old daughter. My daughter loves activities such as swimming, parks and animals, she especially loves horses.

Your role would be to facilitate new activities and always keep my daughter safe. My daughter is nonverbal, as you get to know her you will be able to communicate more effectively.

Previous experience is desirable although not essential.

For more information, please see the full 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.

Hours: 5 hours term time 10 hours holiday

Rate of Pay: £16.00 per hour

Area: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Car driver with own vehicle essential

 

We are looking for a kind understanding patient and supportive person to support our 8-year-old daughter, experience would be beneficial however bespoke training will be provided for the right individuals. You must have a good level of fitness to meet the demands of a very activity little girl.

Routines are extremely important to support our daughter however we would like our new PA to bring new experiences and activities to the role.

The PA to help work to support our daughter in slowly working towards attending outdoor activities to develop her social and independence skills. Parents will plan the activities, including walks, playing in the park, beach, visiting shops, and activities by support groups which will be accompanied by me until Asiya is comfortable with the new PA

Our daughter uses picture boards to communicate and an app-based picture board, it is essential you can be calm and gentle to create a strong and trusting bond.

Our daughter needs constant supervision at all times, you will be working alongside an additional PA especially on outings, our daughter uses a wheelchair when outside the house because of sensory difficulties, but during activities when safe and secure she would want to be out of the wheelchair exploring.

 

Main duties

To ensure Asyia has a supportive environment, you will learn her nonverbal cues to understand her needs.

Supporting Asyia in their family home and local activities.

General housekeeping.

To ensure safety.

 

Person Specification

You must be a warm and caring individual that will always give the best support.

Resilience, patience, and a positive attitude.

 

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• No phones to be used during working hours (apart from during breaks or in an emergency)
• Have a positive attitude towards disability
• Be flexible, reliable, and punctual
• Keep information gained in the course of your employment confidential
• Respect my privacy and dignity and that of my family
• Not discuss my household and domestic circumstances with others
• Be able to accept responsibility
• Be able to respond appropriately in an emergency
• Have a sense of humour and a mature attitude to your work, with the ability to maintain individuality whilst following appropriate care routines
• Car driver with own vehicle 

Preferred

• Experience in providing support.

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.

 

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.