PA Vacancy

Social Personal Assistant – ZENCL

Hours: 4.5 hours per week including weekends

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Rate: £13.00 per hour

 

Zack who is 11 years old is a live wire full of energy and character. He has a diagnosis of PDA, ASD and ADHD which can cause him to be unpredictable if things do not go his way. Zack likes to direct the narrative and be independent on his choices, he currently lives with mum, dad and younger sister and has cats, a dog and several guinea pigs that he cares for when he wants to, he is currently between schools until a suitable school can be identified.

Zack is verbal and independent in toileting and feeding, he struggles with expressing his emotions and can be impulsive, as a result Zack always requires full supervision as he can run off, however he won’t go where he cannot see you.  He currently had an obsession with hoovers and hand dryers and loves to work out how they work, he had a great collection of hoovers that he tends to regularly. Zack can be very expressive verbally and his mum describes him as heavy handed with his playing and when handling objects.

Zack is looking for a PA who can support and encourage his social activities within and outside of the home, he would like someone that can support him to attend centres like the Tim Lamb Centre and the local trampoline centres. He likes to go to the park and enjoys the zip wire or the spinning chairs where he can enjoy the different sensory motions. He likes to go to Click & Climb and is quite the climber. On days where he is not physically active, he enjoys gaming on his iPad or console, he also enjoys shopping and loves a trip to the charity shops. On occasion he will request a trip to the cinema if there is a particular film he wants to see and in the warmer months he likes the beach and outdoor ventures.

Zack’s PA must have experience working within a SEN environment and with children presenting with ASD/ADHD

A car driver is preferred but not essential for this role.

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