Area: South Tyneside

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.

Hours: 1 hour in the morning term time only.

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

Area: South Shields

Holidays: 5.6 weeks per annum (pro rata)

 

We are urgently looking for a female personal assistant to help with two children, a 4 and a five-year-old boy and girl, both are nonverbal and cannot follow direction. This is to help mum with getting the children ready, washed and fed in the morning, you would work with one child and mum would work with the other.

Boy (4) – This little boy has Level 3 Autism has extensive medical needs he has epilepsy and experiences tonic seizures.  He has early developmental impairment, sensory processing issues, ADHD and PICA – particularly paper, sand wood and poo.  He can be violent and this is in the form of punching and kicking, he can be triggered by touch and sound.  He is in nappy pads so some personal care would be required.

Girl (5) – This little girl has mobility issues and uses a wheelchair, she is not violent at all, but is frightened by males, this is why female only applicants.   She also has PACA – anything at all.  She has Level 3 Autism.  She is also in Nappy pads so again personal care would be required.

 

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.

 

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.