Hours: 4 hours per week on a Saturday/Sunday

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Rate of pay: £14.00 per hour

 

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual to provide support and companionship for our son, a well-behaved 13-year-old boy with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). He loves the beach, enjoys a calm and quiet environment, and is an excellent listener. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to help build confidence and develop new skills.

 

About the individual

He loves the beach, displays a gentle and composed personality. He does not like crowded areas and prefers quiet, less crowded environments. Your role would be to build confidence actively working on his confidence by visiting shops and engaging in sports and swimming,

Driver preferred but not essential.

Previous experience is desirable although not essential.

 

For more information, please see the  Job Description

 

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 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.

 

Hours: 5 hours per week term time including weekends

11 hours per week school holidays including weekends

Area: Fenham, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Rate: £14.50 per hour

Car driver essential

 

Sukhmani is a lovely 11-year-old young girl who lives with her mum, dad and brother in Fenham Newcastle. Sukhmani has a diagnosis of Autism and is non-verbal, she communicates using picture cards and gestures, she will lead to indicate her needs and show you what she requires. Sukhmani is a happy bubbly little girl who is looking to employ a personal assistant who can patiently and enthusiastically assist her to access the community and motivate her to enhance her own independence. The family regularly attend their local Temple where they enjoy lots of activities that the Sikh Temple provides.

The role will include spending time within the home to assist mum with personal care tasks as well as accessing the community for activities.

Sukhmani requires personal care support with toileting and relies on an adult to prompt her to go to the toilet. She is able to independently manage mealtimes however she does impulsively eat and drink anything that may be in her sights so always requires supervision to ensure she does not consume anything she should not be eating.

Sukhmani can become disruptive or withdrawn if she becomes dysregulated, so we are seeking someone with experience of managing dysregulation and has a background in Autism awareness and management. Sukhmani has no awareness of danger in all aspects of life and as such will require a vigilant eye and cannot be left unsupervised at any time. She enjoys sensory stimulation in the form of texture toys and water, she currently enjoys Punjabi dancing and music and is currently learning how to swim and skate. Sukhmani does enjoy some time on her technology gadgets and is quite the master at managing the devices.

We would like someone with a good level of fitness who can assist Sukhmani to attend trampoline centres, wall climbing centres and outdoor venues in nature or the local parks where she can use her scooter.

A car driver is essential for this position. A non-smoker is required for this position due to allergens. 

For more information, please see the Job Description 

 

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 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.

Location: Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne

Hourly Rate: £15.20 per hour

Hours: 16–20 hours per week (overtime may be available)

Driver essential 
 

We are looking for a kind and caring personal assistant to support Adeel, a 30-year-old man who lives in the family home.  Adeel enjoys getting out and about, going to the cinema, and spending time with friends.  Your role will be to support Adeel with these activities and help him enjoy his community life. 

The ideal person will be: 

  • Friendly, patient and reliable 
  • A confident driver with a full UK driving licence 
  • Supportive and respectful of Adeel’s independence 

This is a rewarding role where your support can make a real difference to someone’s day-to-day life. 

 

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.

Hours: 2 PAs2 x 3 hours per week

Area: Sandyford, Newcastle upon Tyne

Rate: £15.00 per hour

Driver with own vehicle essential. Mileage reimbursed 

 

I am looking for 2 Personal Assistants to provide 2:1 support to my 15-year-old son with Autism & ADHD, to allow him to get out in the community and participate in activities safely.

He is a happy, adventurous boy, an opportunist, inquisitive, highly active, who enjoys going out & about exploring many places and things. He loves going to town centres, home furniture shops, toilets, going swimming, the Alan Shearer Centre for sensory sessions and adventure parks.

The role calls for 2 PAs who can work well as a team, stay calm under pressure who enjoys new challenges, are confident and are able to keep up with my son, as he is quick and always on the move.

Previous experience of supporting a young person who has Autism & ADHD, challenging behaviours, is essential, have excellent communication skills, problem solving skills, patience, caring, fun & active reliable, trustworthy, and willing to learn, so you understand him.

Someone who can drive and is willing to use their car for work is an essential requirement for the role. The usage of petrol will be reimbursed.

 

This post is subject to a satisfactory DBs check and references which will be taken up if you are offered the post.

 

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.