Area: North Shields

Personal Assistant – LWINT

Hours: 10 hours per week

Location: North Shields

Pay rate: £12.60 per hour 

Full UK driving licence essential

 

I am looking for someone who is softly spoken, kind, and has a calming nature. You will need to have an understanding of neurodivergence and experience working with neurodivergent (ND) people, as well as individuals with mental health issues. Patience and a sense of humour are essential, as you will be supporting not only me but also my two ND children and our small dog. 

You must be able to drive an automatic car and hold a full UK driving licence, as driving will be part of the role. Being comfortable with dogs is important, as our dog is an integral part of our family. Flexibility is key to this position, as our needs can vary daily, and we will rely on you to adapt to changing situations. 

Your responsibilities will include attending art/yoga, assisting with domestic tasks, shopping for items that can’t be sourced online. You will also help with showering support, decluttering the home, and cooking. Contingency hours will be needed to accommodate appointments and other unexpected needs. 

 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Attend art/yoga classes for mental well-being 
  • Assist with domestic tasks such as cooking, organising and maintaining, and shopping for items that cannot be sourced online 
  • Offer showering support as needed 
  • Assist with cooking and meal preparation 
  • Flexible hours to accommodate appointments and other unexpected needs 

Requirements: 

  • Understanding of neurodivergence and experience working with individuals with mental health issues 
  • Patience, a sense of humour, and a calming nature 
  • A full UK driving licence and experience driving automatic cars 
  • Comfortable around dogs and able to provide care as needed 
  • Flexibility to adjust to family schedules 

 

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.

Support Personal Assistant – PANT

Hours: 21 hours a week, Thurs, Fri and Sunday 9am to 4 pm.

Rate: £13.50 per hour

Area: North Shields

 

An opportunity to work in this unique personalised program of learning, communication and community activities to support a guy with autism and learning disabilities.

The program includes 1 to 1 support with outings such as walks and bowling and indoor activities such as games, simple arts and crafts, Jigsaws, workbooks, hand and eye coordinating activities like building bricks etc.

He is non-verbal. There is personal care involved in this role. The program is run from his own home in North Shields.

 

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.