Area: Walker

Hours: 25 hours per week

Location: Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne.                            

Rates of Pay: £15.50 per hour

Driver Essential

 

I am a gentleman with a visual impairment and a learning disability. I live with my 24-year-old daughter, who also has a personal assistant so occasionally socialise with them. Although I am independent, I need assistance to undertake household activities.

This position will involve assisting in the home with domestic tasks such as cooking, I would like help cooking fresh meals from scratch at least once a week, housework and laundry, assisting me to safely access the community in order to shop for food and other things such as clothes, supporting me to deal with my letters and paperwork and arrange and attend appointments as required. I would also like support with gardening in my garden and socialising with my friends in the community. I have a guide dog and need assistance taking him for hourly free runs x 3 per week and general help with him

When we are out and about, you will be acting as a pair of eyes for me. As I will need support to buy food and clothing, I will need you to find what I am looking for and read out prices, etc. This means that as well as being able to read and talk clearly, you will need to have the confidence to do this in public venues, I will also expect you to support me with managing my diabetes medication.

Training can be provided for the role, having enthusiasm and a positive attitude towards Disabled people along with a sense of humour are very important attributes for my PA to have.

 

This post is subject to a DBS check and references.

For more information, please see the Job Description 

 

To apply you can complete the online application form or request an application form from directpayments@disabilitynorth.org.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.

 

Hours:  4 hours per week Saturday 9pm to 1pm

Rates of Pay:  £13.50 per hour

Location:  Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne

Driver with own car essential, mileage will be reimbursed

 

Do you have 4 hours to spare on a Saturday? You could spend them with a friendly outgoing lady providing her with the support that she needs to take part in activities.

The role is basically to transport me to my swimming session on a Saturday

It is important that you are flexible and that you can work under my direction.

 

About Me

I am passionate about getting the voice of disabled people listened to. I work for Inclusion North as a leadership coach and have recently been working with a project called bring change to the board. I lead a group called the Women’s Zone and I am part of the special Olympics swimming team. I love football and I am an active member of the Newcastle United Disabled Supporters Association.

I love to socialise, enjoy playing bingo attending drama clubs and am a member of my local slimming world.

For more information, please see the Job description

You will be required to have an enhanced DBS check for this role (covered by the employer)

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

Location: Walker, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Hours: Term time: 3 hours during weekdays

                School holidays: 8 hours (to be agreed with employer)

Rate of Pay: £14.50 per hour

 

The Role

We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic, and reliable Personal Assistant (PA) to support a young girl named Frankie. The role focuses on helping her safely access and enjoy her local community while promoting her independence.

About Frankie

Frankie is an almost 12-year-old girl with a bright, happy personality. She is very friendly, loves to stay active, and enjoys being outdoors. Her favourite activities include:

• Playing in the garden
• Visiting the park
• Going for walks along the River Tyne
• Swimming and trampolining
• Colouring in (her absolute favourite!)

Frankie has Global Developmental Delay and experiences emotional and attachment challenges. She may become dysregulated, especially during school periods or in busy environments. She requires support in recognising when to take a break from overstimulating situations. Although she communicates well and follows instructions, she has no sense of danger, so safety awareness is crucial. Frankie can form attachments quickly and may be blunt in her communication, so a calm and professional PA is essential.

For more information, please see the job description 

 

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.

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.