Northumberland – Disability North

Learning Support Assistant – JFNTH

Hours: There are a range of hours available during term time, Monday to Friday between 9:30am and 2:00pm; along with the possibility to provide some support during school holiday weeks, if you are interested. Positions will all be part-time and specific hours and times will be discussed with interested applicants at interview.

Rate of Pay: £13.74 per hour

Area: Seaton Sluice, Tyne and Wear

Car driver with own vehicle essential

We are looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant for a 10-year-old boy who has an undiagnosed genetic condition causing both medical and physical complexities, as well as a diagnosis of Autism. He is unable to communicate verbally; however, support will be given so that applicants know how best to understand his needs.

Brief details of the job:

This young boy has an EOTAS package in place, which means Education Other Than At School, with a classroom for sole use. All support is provided on a 2:1 basis, so you will never work alone when providing his support. You will also be required to attend other specialist off-site provisions which form part of his education package, which will be further explained at interview.

Please see the JOB DESCRIPTION for further details.

For more information, please call Bettina Paterson, tel: 07967 810315

To apply: Please send a CV and covering letter to Bettina.paterson01@northumberland.gov.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.

Support Worker– KKND

Hours: 7½ per week (2½ hours on Wednesday afternoon and 5 hours on Saturday’s)

Rate of Pay: £13.74 per hour

Area: Ashington, Northumberland

Car driver essential

We are looking to recruit an additional Support Worker to join an existing team who provide 2:1 support for an 10-year-old male child with Autism. Experience of working with children and young people with Autism would be an advantage

The role is to enable the child to access age-appropriate leisure activities within the local community. You will also be required to help him with his communication skills, his personal care and be able to respond sensitively, confidently and positively to any changes in behaviour.

A car driver is essential for this role and must have business insurance.

Out of pocket expenses will be met by the employer, e.g. mileage to and from home/activities; and cost of activities as agreed in advance with employer.

Person Specification

The successful applicant must:

have experience and a positive understanding of working with children who have disabilities
have a genuine interest in working with children with complex needs
be able to respond positively, confidently and sensitively to any changes in behaviour
have a high degree of initiative
be punctual and reliable as the child cannot be left unsupervised
be flexible and have a happy, positive, and caring nature
respect confidentiality

Please see the JOB DESCRIPTION for further details.

An Enhanced DBS will be required, cost to be met by Employer.

For more information, please contact Bettina Paterson 07967 810315

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 – LGRNTH

Temporary full time to cover long term sickness

Hours: 35 hours, full days between the hours of 7am and 6pm

Rate: £12.97 per hour weekdays, £15.33 per hour weekends, double time bank holidays.

Area: Ponteland, Northumberland

Driver Essential

We are excited to be able to recruit a personal assistant to provide care and support for our 15-year-old daughter with complex care needs in the Ponteland area.

The successful candidate will work as part of a small, friendly, professional team and will involve all aspects of care, including providing ongoing therapy (as instructed by the treating professionals), offering Molly an excellent care support package aimed at maximising her potential in all aspects of life.

Reporting to the Team Leader, senior support worker and working with the client’s family, you will ensure high quality care and effective communication is maintained across in a wide variety of environments and situations.

You will be required to provide care based on a flexible rota, but where commitment is essential. Daily school runs will be required during term time.

Full training will be given, along with access to a range of independent therapists and community support staff, to ensure that all team members have the full training they require to work towards common goals and to assist in both the client’s and your own personal development. This role calls for an individual who can act on their own initiative and work as part of a team. A clean driving licence is essential as you will be asked to drive family vehicles.

Desirable: Experience preferred of at least 2 years

Female persons only are invited to apply for this position. 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.

To Apply:

Please ensure you submit your CV as part of your application

Please send CV to seza28@icloud.com or leannegrace_81@hotmail.com

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 – MHCRAM2

Hours: 36 hours per week – Rolling rota to include weekends and waking nights – 12 hours shifts – 3 posts available

Rate of Pay: £17.23 per hour

Area: Cramlington, Northumberland

Main Role:

To support a physically disabled Biology graduate to live as independently as possible, beginning in the family home with a view to moving into her own home in the future. You will work as part of a 24 hour care team with 12 hour shifts including waking overnights.

Job role:

Includes meal preparation, medication administration, application of braces to several joints & personal care, as well as enabling the employer to participate in all aspects of daily life. This includes regular social activities (concerts, cinema & nights out), attending hospital appointments & work placements within local primary schools in preparation for doing teaching qualifications in the future.

Must have:

The role requires close personal contact with an individual who is extremely vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission. Preference may be given to applicants who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Careful consideration will be given to applicants who can show the vaccination is not suitable for them on reasonable grounds.

A full clean driving licence is required.

Candidates must be non-smokers due to medical reasons and life-threatening allergy to cigarette smoke.

You must be reliable, trustworthy & professional attitude & be able to follow instructions & protocols.

Contracted hours will be as follows: 

Block 12hr Shifts 8-8, must be flexible and willing to cover sickness and holidays within the team to ensure employers care needs are met at all times, as follows:

Post 1. Monday & Tuesday dayshift (8:00-20:00) Saturday nightshift (20:00-8:00)

Post 2. Tuesday & Wednesday nightshift (20:00-8:00) & Saturday Dayshift (08:00-20:00)

Post 3. Sunday dayshift (08:00-20:00) Thursday & Friday nightshift (20:00-8:00)

Post 4. Monday nightshift (20:00- 8:00) & Friday dayshift (8:00- 20:00)

Contract of employment is permanent and holiday pay is 5.6 weeks pro-rata.

* Please Note female applicants need only apply

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.

All appropriate training will be given on the job – but some prior care experience is essential.

An Enhanced certificate of Disclosure (DBS) will be obtained for successful candidates (at employer’s expense) and references will be requested if successful at interview.

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.