Area: Newcastle

Personal Assistant – ADWNCL

Hours: 25 hours per week

Location: Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne.                            

Rates of Pay: £15.50 per hour

Driver Essential

 

I am a gentleman with a visual impairment and a learning disability. I live with my 24-year-old daughter, who also has a personal assistant so occasionally socialise with them. Although I am independent, I need assistance to undertake household activities.

This position will involve assisting in the home with domestic tasks such as cooking, I would like help cooking fresh meals from scratch at least once a week, housework and laundry, assisting me to safely access the community in order to shop for food and other things such as clothes, supporting me to deal with my letters and paperwork and arrange and attend appointments as required. I would also like support with gardening in my garden and socialising with my friends in the community. I have a guide dog and need assistance taking him for hourly free runs x 3 per week and general help with him

When we are out and about, you will be acting as a pair of eyes for me. As I will need support to buy food and clothing, I will need you to find what I am looking for and read out prices, etc. This means that as well as being able to read and talk clearly, you will need to have the confidence to do this in public venues, I will also expect you to support me with managing my diabetes medication.

Training can be provided for the role, having enthusiasm and a positive attitude towards Disabled people along with a sense of humour are very important attributes for my PA to have.

 

This post is subject to a DBS check and references.

For more information, please see the Job Description 

 

To apply you can complete the online application form or request an application form from directpayments@disabilitynorth.org.uk

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 – AWNCL

Hours: 8 hours per week school holiday times only. To include weekend work – flexibility required, and hours will be discussed at interview stage.

Area: Blakelaw, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Rate: £14.00 per hour

 

Archie is a lovely 16-year-old boy who is always happy and enjoys attending school. He has a diagnosis of non-verbal autism with learning disabilities; he lives with his mum and visits his dad regularly. Archie uses alternative ways to communicate which will require the ability to learn and understand his cues and indicators. Archie can become frustrated on occasion, this will usually present if he is overwhelmed or unwell. No personal care is required in this role.

Archie is looking to employ a personal assistant who can assist and support him to access the community and engage in activities that he enjoys. He is a keen walker who enjoys going out in nature and visiting parks, and local beauty spots, including the coast and the Quayside, Archie does need to hold onto you when out as this gives him reassurance.

Archie enjoys meals out and has his favorite food types that include chicken nuggets, crisps and most dry foods, jellies are his favorite sweet choice. You will be required to monitor and prompt mealtimes as Archie will not indicate when he is hungry but will inform you of when he is thirsty. He will alert you to any toileting needs.

Full supervision is always required as Archie has no awareness of danger or road safety.

Visits to the Alan Shearer Centre. Tim Lamb Centre and swimming are all on Archie’s “to do list”. He enjoys swimming and sensory water play activities and he might enjoy some horse-riding activities if given the opportunity. Other activities Archie enjoys are wall climbing and trampolining. Archie enjoys music and dance, and he loves a bit of “Gangham Style” to bop along to. Archie utilizes his iPad to play his favourite games or watch YouTube videos.

A good level of fitness is required for this role.

This is an employed role.

 

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 – SPANCL

Job title: Female Personal Assistant

Hours:  2 hours per day (10 hours per week total). Monday-Friday, approx. 5.30pm-7.30pm.

Rates of pay: £13.00 per hour

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (NE6)

 

Purpose of Job

To provide care for my daughter who has a neurological disability and epilepsy. My daughter needs assistance with all aspects of her daily care. As her needs will vary it is important to be flexible about what the work involves. The shifts will predominantly be to support my daughter with her bedtime routine, which includes showering, dressing and a quiet activity like reading a story or a massage. You will spend time with me initially to learn how best to support my daughter                                                                                                                                                                                      

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 female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010.

 

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.

 

Female Personal Assistant – EWINCL

Job title: Female Personal Assistant

Hours: Flexible working. Hours are negotiable.

Rates of pay: £14.00 per hour.

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (NE13 area)

 

I’m looking for a Personal Assistant to support my daughter Erin who is 10 years old. Erin is a happy, smiley, lovely little girl who loves to dance and listen to music. Erin is a fan of Peppa Pig and loves looking at books and magazines.

I would like a PA to take Erin out to do some different activities. This will include going to the Tim Lamb and Alan Shearer centre. Erin may also try horse riding in the future as I think this will be something she’ll enjoy.

Erin has a condition called Phelan-McDermid syndrome, which is a rare genetic disorder that affects the development and function of the brain and body. Erin has little awareness of danger, so a Personal Assistant will need to be vigilant at all times. On occasion, Erin uses a wheelchair so you will need to be physically able to push this. You will initially spend time with me learning how best to communicate and support Erin as she is non-verbal.

A driver with clean licence is essential for this post.

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.

 

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.

 

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.