Area: Newcastle

Vacancy 1

Hours: 9.30am-2.30pm. Monday-Friday, 52 weeks per year.
During school holidays these hours may be split over 3 shifts per week instead of 5.

Rate: £16.00 per hour, £400 per week.

Area: Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15

Driver Essential

Before applying, please read the full Job Description 

 

Vacancy 2

We are seeking 1 PA to do 1 sleep in per week.

Hours: 8pm-8am. Nights will vary from week to week.

Rate: £16.00 per hour, £192 per week.

Area: Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15

Driver Essential

Before applying, please read the full Job Description

 

We are seeking several Personal Assistants to work alongside our family in supporting our son Sean who has severe Cerebral Palsy and Lennox- Gastaut Syndrome.

 

Meet Sean
Sean is 16 years old and is such a joy to be around. Sean is a happy content boy who loves lots of things including close contact and being read stories. Sean also enjoys having light stimulation and going into his hydrotherapy pool which he has at home but more than anything Sean loves his cuddles and being sang to.

Sean loves being outside and doing outside activities such as going to the cinemas, going ice skating and going bowling but Sean’s favourite is going for nice long walks in his wheelchair during the summer months and having drives out in his car.

Sean is registered blind, but he lights up every room he is in with his big, beautiful eyes which he smiles through. Sean’s complex needs impact his daily life massively, but we like to make sure he has the best quality of life and lives life to the best of his advantage. Sean has 3 younger siblings, 2 dogs and a cat so as you can imagine we have a very busy life, and our house is never quiet!

Sean’s needs
Sean has severe Cerebral Palsy which occurred at birth during his delivery which led to him having this diagnosis. Sean has a rare form of Epilepsy called Lennox- Gastaut Syndrome and has a number of seizures every day with some days being better than others.

Sean has an unsafe swallow so is peg fed with all of his nutrition and medicines given via his peg. For toileting Sean has an ileostomy and he needs to have intermittently catheterisation throughout the day. At night Sean uses a BIPAP machine to help with his obstructive airway due to having sleep apnoea.

 

What we are looking for
We are looking for people that can make an impact on Sean’s life and give him the best love and care with lots of activities.

We want people who are confident and fun with lots of smiles and laughter and have a positive attitude around Sean.

We are looking for people who are clean and tidy and confident in water.

Our hope is to have people come into our lives and become like family to us and for them to treat Sean like their own.

Healthcare experience and working with children with complex needs is preferred. Nursing experience is an advantage.

Driving is essential so Sean can access outside activities and for people to be confident driving Sean’s wheelchair access van.

 

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: Female Personal Assistants

Location:  Walkergate, Newcastle

Hours:  13 hours per week (Saturday 9am-4pm, Sunday 9am-3pm)

Additional hours during the week to cover staff absence/holidays and maternity cover.

Rates of Pay:  £14.25 per hour.

 

Purpose of Job

My name is Jane, I have a sister Deborah who is 43 years old.  Deborah requires assistance with most aspects of daily living.  Deborah likes swimming, trampolining, and listening to music.

As Deborah’s Personal Assistant your job will be to provide the personal and social assistance that she needs to enable her to live in the way that she wants to.  Deborah’s personal assistant will work under my direction to meet her needs and will be accountable to me in all aspects of their work.  You should always ask first what Deborah’s needs are and should always listen to and act on my requests and directions.  I prefer that Deborah’s assistance is given by a woman who must be reliable and able to work flexible hours.  She must also be able to respect my privacy and understand the need for confidentiality in all areas of her work.

The Personal Assistant must be able to handle the physical skills of lifting, hoisting, pushing, and bending.  You do not have to be physically strong to do the job well. However, good general health is important.

Full UK Driver’s Licence Preferred but not essential.

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

 

Closing date: 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.