Hours: 48 hours per week (3 days college support & 3 days Social Assistance) hours to be discussed, this post is for 2 positions. Flexibility required.
Area: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Rate: £13.50 per hour
Subhan is a very happy outgoing 26-year-old young man who loves people. He lives with his parents and sister in Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, they also have two house bunnies who are adorable. Subhan has another sister who has recently had a baby and Subhan is now an uncle to a lovely little boy and loves his new role as an uncle. Subhan is a real “Joker” and loves to make people laugh, he is the first to begin Christmas celebrations and you will know when it begins as he dresses his vision cane with tinsel, bells and stickers and will often wear his elf hat, fun is his main game so if you do not enjoy fun this is not the role for you!
Subhan is a keen artist and spends a lot of time drawing on his iPad, he has produced some amazing artwork. He loves music and is often on his guitar or his karaoke machine. His music genres vary from Bollywood to Clubland and anything in-between.
Subhan has a rare genetic disorder called Bardet-Biedl Syndrome which causes visual impairment, developmental delay, and various other health complications. Subhan has no personal care needs.
Subhan currently attends college 3 days a week where he is studying IT, Art, and Stage Craft and as such requires a PA who can support him in a classroom setting. The role would involve attending the lessons with Subhan and reiterating all information from the lessons to Subhan so he can complete the lessons effectively.
Outside of college Subhan enjoys trips to the theatre, cinema, bowling alley and the Alan Shearer Centre where he loves to be in the Sensory Rooms. Subhan is keen to develop his independence on the public transport facilities particularly the metros and would love to start meeting up with his college associates for food and shopping ventures to develop his friendships outside of college. Subhan requires a social PA who can accompany him to his choice of activities and support him with all tasks that he may need assistance with. No two days will be the same with this guy, he’s a real “go getter and a dare devil” be prepared to be took to the Formula 1 track, he will try anything once.
Subhan really enjoys reality TV when he does not want to go out and particularly enjoys the Kardashians, he loves to mimic them all so you will often hear him using “catchphrases” from the shows he enjoys. He really is a happy, fun guy and you are guaranteed a great time with Subhan.
Please see JOB DESCRIPTION for further information.
This role requires a driver with own car and full clean UK driving licence.
This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4.
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.
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.