Area: South Tyneside

Hours: 12 hours per week. Flexible days and times

Rate: £11.10 per hour

Area: Horsley Hill, South Shields

 

A 57-year-old gentleman with a diagnosis of OCD. He is an intelligent and conversational gentleman who is currently completing an Open University course. Hobbies and interests are currently largely impacted by his OCD diagnosis.

The PA will be required to support the gentleman to take household waste to the tip, to support the gentleman to go shopping, to support the gentleman to keep on top of housework, and to work with the gentleman to support him to attend activities in the community that he would like to.

Prior knowledge or willingness to learn more about working with people with OCD diagnoses would be beneficial.

Essential that the person has access to a vehicle to support the gentleman with shopping and taking things to the tip.

 

Closing date: 10th January 2024

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.

 

 

Hours: up to 28 per week (depending on Job share and other care agency times)

Holidays: 5.6 weeks per year (pro rata)

Hourly rate: from age related national minimum wage to £11.10 per hour

Area: Hebburn

 

Male Personal Assistants x 2

We are looking for personal assistants for a 44 year old gentleman who is a wheelchair user and lives with their brother, who also has a physical disability.  They have a brain injury, which has resulted in Paraplegia and communication difficulties. They experience some difficulties with emotional regulation and behaviour control at times, therefore the applicant should be resilient and patient in their caring approach.

This person requires assistance using hoist equipment and the personal assistant would join a small team as required for 7 days a week. Support with continence care may be required.

The role of the PA would be to support in accessing the community using public transport for recreational, shopping and other essential reasons.  Hobbies and Likes are eating out, attending clubs, going to the cinema and the music club.

They are able to make their own decisions but, the PA would also be to offer support with personal care, managing correspondences, meal preparation and ensuring his mental health does not decline.

Training for Moving and Handling, Catheter care and Medication administering would be given but, experience is preferred.

A driver is preferred but not essential.

There are no pets at the property.

 

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.

 

Closing date: 4th January 2024

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.

 

 

 

Hours: Full time. Continental shifts to be discussed at interview

Rate of Pay: £21,000 (under review). Plus opportunity for regular overtime. There is also a pension scheme in place

Area: South Tyneside

 

An exceptional person is required to enable independent living for a 29 year old male with Autism and moderate learning difficulties who has a funded package within his own home and in the community.

Brief details of the job:

As part of a team you will need to work flexible hours covering 24/7 365 days a year helping this very able and sociable lad achieve a full and active life. We are looking for someone who has experience of working with young adults with Autism and challenging behaviours, but life experience and personality will be a  key factor in securing the post.

You will play a vital role in facilitating the client to achieve his “best life”, promoting independence and social activities within a safe and stimulating environment.

We are a unique and very successful team dedicated to maintaining a highly professional package of care, passionate about the needs of our client and ensuring his complex needs are met.

We pride ourselves on offering a happy, friendly work environment where our staff are valued and can make a difference to the quality of daily life for our client.

The right person will consider this as a long term career with excellent pay and conditions with the opportunity to access training relevant to the client.

Ideally you will share a mutual interest in sport (especially rugby), gym activities/training and social events in a safe environment.

You will be required to travel within the UK and abroad to facilitate the client to attend mixed ability rugby trips and holidays. Expenses are paid for these activities.

Car driver essential. The client has access to his own vehicle which you will be fully insured for and a full clean driving licence is mandatory along with a current DBS and references covering the last three years of employment

 

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter.

For more information call 07882264009

 

Closing date: 5th January 2024

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.

 

Hours: 16 hours per week

Rate of pay: £14.15 per hour

Area: Hebburn

 

We are looking for a male Personal assistant for a 21-year-old male who is Autistic and lives at the family home.  They require a PA who can understand and adapt to the circumstances, safeguarding a vulnerable individual with Autism.

The PA would be to assist this young gent with things he can`t do, encourage and help him making life fun and engaging, providing/ attending activities within his range.

The role is flexible, and the PA would need to adapt to the short notice.

Their hobbies are cooking, crafts, digital and hand drawings, golfing, bowling, beach walks and shopping, spending time outdoors.  The family would like to introduce them to swimming.

A driver is preferred but not essential.

This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4.

 

Closing date: 4th January 2024

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.