Area: Newcastle

Female Social Personal Assistant – HMNCL

Hours: 4-6 hours per week including weekends

Area: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Rate: £14.00 per hour

 

Hannah is a lovely bubbly, happy 16-year-old who is now ready to explore her local community and enjoy activities of her choice independently. For Hannah to achieve her goals she requires a Personal Assistant who would be able to accompany and assist her as she embarks on new ventures.

Hannah has severe learning difficulties and Autism, so we require a hands-on experienced person for this role, personal care assistance will be required.  The family are looking for someone who will become an extension of the family and has the flexibility to work around Hannah’s routines as this is very important to Hannah.

Hannah loves music, dancing and singing and she has an awesome collection of “Hello Kitty” toys that she cares for, with great enthusiasm. Hannah is a whizz on her gadgets and is just as happy staying at home with her electronics as she is venturing out. You may be required to encourage and motivate Hannah to try new experiences.

Hannah would like to grow in confidence with using public transport and accessing the local nail/hair salons, she would also like to attend swimming sessions at the local pools. Food outlets and trips to the beach are also some of the options Hannah would like to experience on her own, to develop her sense of independence.

Although Hannah is usually calm and relaxed, she can display challenging behaviours if feeling insecure or in unfamiliar situations and as such always requires supervising as she has no sense of danger.

You must love dogs as the family have two gorgeous cockapoos who enjoy joining in with family activities.

A car driver is preferred for this role but not essential, you must be happy to access public transport.

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.

 

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.

 

 

Social Personal Assistant – LEHNCL

Hours: 3 hours per week term time including weekends

9 hours per week school holidays including weekends

Area: Westerhope area, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Rate: £14.00 per hour

Driving Licence Essential

 

Leighton is a happy chatty, full of energy, young man who is nearly 11years old who lives with his mum and pets in Westerhope, he has a cat and a dog who he loves to engage with and takes great pride in helping mum out at feeding time. Leighton has a rare genetic syndrome called Pura 5Q31.1, this is a genetic condition that can cause medical issues and delays in development and learning, this has caused Leighton to also have heart valve complications, in the form of a tear in one of his valves, this is monitored by supervision of his activity levels and changes to his overall appearance, as physical signs will present if there is an issue.

Individuals with PURA express their feelings with sounds, and movements and Leighton classically expresses himself using movement and is very verbal. Leighton also manages a condition called Microcephaly causing neurological learning difficulties.

We are seeking an experienced individual with background experience in supporting individuals with learning difficulties and challenging behaviours. The behaviours usually present when Leighton becomes dysregulated or does not want to end an activity he is enjoying, as Leighton’s PA you must be able to demonstrate and explain the methods you would utilise to bring Leighton back to a regulated state and keep him safe.

Leighton loves technology especially “Super Mario” and will happily engage in spending his free time on his iPad gaming, he is a bit of a thrill seeker to and would love to have a PA that can support and accompany him to local parks, and day trips to Theme parks, Leighton loves to be outdoors and particularly enjoys going to the local train station to watch the trains, he also enjoys a McDonalds on occasion, so that may be on the agenda with Leighton, Leighton can be a fight or flight risk so vigilance is key to this role, as he can run if faced with something outside of his normal routines.

Leighton is looking for someone who has the same energy as him who can support and encourage his independence to access the community and enjoy the activities of his choice.

A car driver is essential for this role and a good level of fitness is required.

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.

 

Female Personal Assistant – CAMNCL

Reporting to: Direct Payment Employer

Location: Elswick, Newcastle Upon Tyne.

Hours of work: 8 hours per week: Saturdays and Sundays, with two possible shifts on a rota: 08:00am – 12:00 noon or 17:00 – 21:00.

Rate of pay: £13.95 per hour

 

 

Hello, I’m Kate, a 33-year-old powerchair user, and I’m looking for a passionate, proactive female personal assistant to join my team. The role involves 8 hours of work per week, spread across Saturdays and Sundays, with two possible shifts on a rota: 08:00am – 12:00 noon or 17:00 – 21:00. There are also opportunities to pick up extra hours when cover is required.

My personal care routine, which includes assistance with showers, toileting, and transfers (using a hoist – full training provided), is a key part of the role. On some weekends, we may head out for shopping trips or tackle household chores. You must be a confident cook, as meal preparation will be part of the job.

As I have a canine assistance dog, you must be comfortable with dogs and willing to help clean up after her when needed. While I currently live in temporary accommodation in Elswick, I plan to move in the future.

Outside of my daily routine, I love spending time at the polytunnel, going for dog walks, and exploring my creative side through art. If you’re proactive, quick-thinking, calm, and enjoy spending time outdoors, we’ll make a great team.

This role is about supporting me to live independently, and I’m looking for someone who shares a passion for making each day both productive and enjoyable.

If this sounds like something you’d love to be part of, I’d be thrilled to hear from you!

To apply please fill out our online application form.

 

This post is subject to references and satisfactory DBS checks.

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010.

 

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.

Female Social Personal Assistants – IPNCL

Female Social Personal Assistant x 2, 2:1 support role

Hours: Term time 2 hours per week (days to be arranged). School holidays 4 hours per week- includes weekends

Area: Cowgate, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Rate: £13.50 per hour

 

Irem is a lovely 10-year-old who lives at home with her parents and sisters.  The family are Kurdish and follow the Kurdish Alevi religion. A knowledge of the Turkish Language would be advantageous.  Irem has difficulties with the three core areas of development associated with a diagnosis of autism, social communication, social interaction, and flexible imaginative play.  Her receptive and expressive language is extremely limited, and she becomes frustrated and annoyed when an adult does not understand her needs.

At school, Irem uses a combination of pecs and individual words. However, she has become a lot more verbal over recent months and is able to communicate her needs using single words. She has limited awareness of safety. She can sometimes be unpredictable and needs a high level of supervision to keep her safe. Irem has difficulties using the toilet and needs support with personal care.

Irem enjoys being outside and having a lot of space, she enjoys going to the local parks. She also enjoys trampolining. As Irem’s PA you would be required to support and assist Irem to engage in her chosen activities. Irem loves painting and is quite an artist, she also enjoys music. She is a total chocoholic and just loves all chocolate. She is in her happy place with chocolate and paints. Irem attends swimming lessons and enjoys her time in the pool. Irem would like to visit the Tim Lamb Centre or Alan Shearer Centre with her PA.

Irem’s parents would like to employ PAs who has experience of working with children with additional needs and challenging behaviours.

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.

 

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.