Area: Throckley

Location: Throckley, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Hours: Term Time: 5 hours per week

School Holidays: 21 hours per week

Pay Rate: £16.00 per hour

Driver Required: Yes – must hold a full, valid UK driving licence

 

About the Role:

Hello, my name is Emma, and I’m looking for a kind, friendly, and reliable Personal Assistant to support my 9-year-old son, Luke, in living a fun and fulfilling life. This role involves helping Luke access the local community and supporting his personal and social care needs in a respectful and compassionate manner.

 

Meet Luke:

Luke is a happy, laid-back young man who loves being around people and being part of the conversation, even though he is non-verbal. He finds joy in the outdoors, especially when the wind blows in his face, and enjoys visiting National Trust properties, going to the coast, or simply enjoying car journeys and watching the world go by.

Luke has a rare genetic syndrome and uses a wheelchair for mobility. He is unable to weight-bear and requires a hoist for transfers. He travels in an adapted vehicle and receives nutrition via a gastrostomy tube. Luke also has a colostomy bag, uses incontinence underwear, and experiences visual and hearing impairments. He has epilepsy, which is well-controlled with medication.

 

For further details please see the Job description 

An enhanced DBS will be required for this role and any offer of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory references and DBS.

 

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.

 

Reporting to: Direct Payment Employer

Location: Throckley, Newcastle upon Tyne

Hours of work: 7 hours per week (2 weekday afternoons)

Rate of pay: £13.00 per hour

 

Car owner driver is essential for this role

My daughter enjoys watching her tablet, playing with her dolls, playing games like hide and seek, throwing and catching balls. She is very active and likes to visit parks and playgrounds enjoying the slides, swinging, jumping and climbing.  One of her favourite playgrounds is at Hamsterley Forest.

We are looking for a PA to support her two afternoons per week with activities such as going to the trampoline park, Tim Lamb Centre, Riverside Park in Chester Le Street and walking around the MetroCentre with a stop for ice cream

My daughter has autism and is non-verbal but is able to communicate with PECS, a Now and Next board, and gestures.  The most important thing is to give her the space and time to do as much as she can to develop her independence.

Driving licence and own car essential

For more information, please see the Job Description

If you would like to work with my active daughter please fill out the online application form

Subject to DBS checks and references

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: 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.