Hours: 3 hours per week term time including weekends

9 hours per week school holidays including weekends

Area: Westerhope area, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Rate: £14.00 per hour

Driving Licence Essential

 

Leighton is a happy chatty, full of energy, young man who is nearly 11years old who lives with his mum and pets in Westerhope, he has a cat and a dog who he loves to engage with and takes great pride in helping mum out at feeding time. Leighton has a rare genetic syndrome called Pura 5Q31.1, this is a genetic condition that can cause medical issues and delays in development and learning, this has caused Leighton to also have heart valve complications, in the form of a tear in one of his valves, this is monitored by supervision of his activity levels and changes to his overall appearance, as physical signs will present if there is an issue.

Individuals with PURA express their feelings with sounds, and movements and Leighton classically expresses himself using movement and is very verbal. Leighton also manages a condition called Microcephaly causing neurological learning difficulties.

We are seeking an experienced individual with background experience in supporting individuals with learning difficulties and challenging behaviours. The behaviours usually present when Leighton becomes dysregulated or does not want to end an activity he is enjoying, as Leighton’s PA you must be able to demonstrate and explain the methods you would utilise to bring Leighton back to a regulated state and keep him safe.

Leighton loves technology especially “Super Mario” and will happily engage in spending his free time on his iPad gaming, he is a bit of a thrill seeker to and would love to have a PA that can support and accompany him to local parks, and day trips to Theme parks, Leighton loves to be outdoors and particularly enjoys going to the local train station to watch the trains, he also enjoys a McDonalds on occasion, so that may be on the agenda with Leighton, Leighton can be a fight or flight risk so vigilance is key to this role, as he can run if faced with something outside of his normal routines.

Leighton is looking for someone who has the same energy as him who can support and encourage his independence to access the community and enjoy the activities of his choice.

A car driver is essential for this role and a good level of fitness is required.

For more information, please see the Job Description 

 

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: 2 hours per week term time including weekends

16 hours per week school holidays

Area: Westerhope, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Rate: £14.00 per hour

 

We are currently recruiting for an experienced personal assistant for a loving young boy with Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, and PICA. Due to this Jamie always requires full supervision as he will eat non-food items and has a compulsion regarding drinking.  He currently resides with his mum, dad and sibling and they have 3 dogs.  Jamie also has no awareness of danger and will run at every opportunity. This role would suit someone that has experience working with children with autism and is a necessary requirement.

Jamie enjoys a variety of sensory stimulating activities including trampolining, swimming and trips to the local parks. He would like to visit and explore new venues with enclosed spaces to widen his experiences within the community.  He uses a specialist buggy as and when required. Routine is very important to Jamie as he can dysregulate if sudden changes occur, and due to his non-verbal autism, he cannot tell you directly what is wrong.  Jamie uses hand gestures and leading to show and tell you his needs. Jamie does have meltdowns, so coping strategies to manage these must be demonstrated and implemented to ensure his safety.

The main tasks within this role will include supporting Jamie in accessing the local community, accompanying and supporting him to engage in his chosen activities and personal care including nappy changing.

We are preferably looking for a car driver with a full clean UK driving licence for this role, however, this is not essential as Jamie will use public transport and regularly enjoys trips on the metro.

For more information, please see the Job Description

 

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.