Area: South Shields

Hours: 4 hours per week

Area: South Shields

Rates of pay: Age-related national minimum wage, up to £12.90 per hour

Holidays: 5.6 weeks pro rata per annum

 

We’re looking for a kind and committed Personal Assistant to support a brilliant 14-year-old boy with complex medical needs.

He lives at home with his mum, dad, and older brother. While his health needs are significant, his personality truly shines through. His immune system is very fragile, so he takes medication to help prevent infections. He has a Jejunostomy tube for medication and fluids, and while he eats pureed food, he’s starting to manage small lumps too. Other medical details can be shared directly with the family.

Although his medical conditions are now stable, he has been affected by a Brain Lymphoma, which has led to neurodevelopmental challenges. He needs support with learning, communication, sensory processing, emotional development, and physical skills.

He attends Percy Hedley School and has an EHCP in place. But beyond the medical and developmental needs, he’s a fun-loving young man with a big personality. He enjoys making BluTack models, shopping trips in his chair, cars, puzzles, sensory play, and watching his dad juggle. He’s also a bit of an escape artist, so staying alert is important! He can become frustrated and may self-harm, so understanding and patience are key.

This role is about seeing the whole person and supporting him in a way that helps him thrive. If you’re compassionate, reliable, and ready to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

 

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: Couple of hours a day, couple of days a week in six-week holidays.

Area: South Shields

Rates of pay: Age related national minimum wage, up to £12.90 per hour

Holidays: 5.6 weeks pro rata per annum

 

We are seeking a Personal Assistant for a non-verbal 15-year-old young man.  He uses Tec Cards to communicate and manages well. There will be some personal care as is doubly incontinent and uses pads. He suffers from epilepsy, which is controlled by medication, he has an epilepsy passport and wears a lanyard to show this.

Knowledge of Epilepsy would be good, generally he is no bother at all, however sometimes a change in routine can unsettle him.

The PA would be to help mum in the six-week holidays, to take him out for a couple of hours a day a couple of days a week, to go to the park, swimming and generally just keep him entertained. He will be your friend for life if you have sweets!

 

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: 4 hours per week in each school holiday

Area: South Shields

Rates of pay: Age related national minimum wage, up to £12.90 per hour

Holidays: 5.6 weeks pro rata per annum

 

We are looking for a Personal Assistant for a little seven-year-old boy. A woman would be preferred but Gran is willing to look at anyone who applies.

He currently lives with his maternal grandmother and has done on and off since birth.  He has a diagnosis of 22Q Chromosone deletion (DiGeorge Syndrome) as well as other health conditions and this has impacted on his learning, he is nonverbal and communicates through hand leading, pointing, some Makaton and gestures.  Look past the illness and this is a cheeky loving little boy.

He is usually good with people other than Gran, but he will push the boundaries to get his own way and sometimes a firm ‘no’ is needed and to distract him.

There would be some personal care as Logan is in nappies, and does not know when he needs the toilet, he cannot walk very well and uses a buggy to get around, he will walk on his hands and knees, but can also run on tippy toes, so you would have to be aware of this, as he has no road sense, and would potentially go off with someone.  He can be distracted by sensory input; he does not like the word ‘no’ or that he cannot have something he wants.

He would love to spend time either in the house playing with noisy toys, watching Mr Tumble or get out of the house and play in the park or the garden.  He likes Metro trains, going out in the car, soft play and going out for tea.  Definite ‘no’ to cucumber and messy play!  Gran is doing a great job, but a Personal Assistant would help greatly during the school holidays.

If you are unable to complete an application online, you can request one by forwarding your name and address to self.directedsupportteam@southtyneside.gov.uk quoting the reference number you wish to apply for and you will be sent one out in the post. All applications will be forwarded onto the individual service user/ employer. CVs will not be accepted.

Please note this vacancy is not employed through South Tyneside Council but through the individual service user.

 

This post is exempt under the 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: 6 hours per week during school holidays.

Rate of pay: Age related national minimum wage to £12.90 per hour

Area: South Shields

Holidays: 5.6 weeks per annum (pro rata)

 

We are in search of a personal assistant for a nearly 14-year-old boy who is cheerful, kind, and caring, with a wonderful sense of humour. He resides at home with his mom, dad, and younger brother. He enjoys cooking, swimming, and acting. On Tuesday nights, he participates in a baking class, and his cakes have become quite popular at school! He adores pantomimes and often watches them on his phone, and he is passionate about his music lessons.

He is not fond of loud noises or tomatoes, and he prefers that his brother doesn’t play with him too much. Additionally, he is an exceptional actor. He has been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy along with an underlying chromosome disorder. This condition results in muscle weakness, increased muscle tone, and a risk of joint fractures. He also faces a learning disability.

At home, he moves by pulling himself along the floor and climbing onto the sofa or bed. A stair lift is available for him to navigate the stairs. He strives for as much independence as possible, and his method of moving around the house is encouraged. He communicates verbally and is starting to utilize his Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) device. He has shown improvement in maintaining eye contact while interacting with others. He can now form spoken sentences with a broader vocabulary.

Driver with a large boot due to needing to transport wheelchair. But he can pretty much transfer into a car with little or no support.

He can take his own medication himself. But mum will be willing to fill oral syringes with medication to be given at required time. In the unlikely event he has a poo while out he will wipe himself, but might need checked to make sure he has done it correctly. Otherwise, he prefers to be left and will transfer to and from chair alone. But may need help with bar in accessible toilet. PA to help mum taking him out for the day as it is a struggle with a toddler and this boy together.

An enhanced DBS will be required for this role.

Please note these vacancies are not employed through South Tyneside Council but through the individual service user.

 

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.