Area: Heaton

Hours per week:  9 hours per week

Days of the week:  3 hours Saturday 10am – 13:00, 3 hours Sunday 10am – 13:00

Duration: Permanent

Wage rate: £11.44 per hour

Area: Heaton, Newcastle

 

Disabled lady living in the Heaton area of Newcastle is looking to employ a Female Personal Assistant to provide support in the home and leisure activities.

Saturday and Sunday will be general activities around the house, personal care, meal preparation and housekeeping.

Applicants will need to be sufficiently strong to push her wheelchair.

The position is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and receipt of satisfactory references.

Bi-lingual preferable, Punjabi, Urdu, English

 

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.

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.

Job Title: Personal Assistant
Location: Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne
Hours: 9 hours per week to be used flexibly
Rate of Pay: £14.25 per hour

Car driver essential

Peter is an easy going 45-yearold man who lives in Heaton and is looking for a PA to drive his mobility vehicle to enable him to access the community, go to the occasional event and also to accompany him locally in his electric wheelchair.

Peter has a wide range of interests and a broad knowledge of music and film. He also likes to go shopping as well as for a drink and a bite to eat. Someone with knowledge of the local area would be very useful. He is also a member of English Heritage and is interested in visiting accessible historical sites, art galleries and museums.

Peter has mobility/sensory difficulties which have impacted significantly on his everyday life, and the PA has to be aware that he must regularly keep himself hydrated and be knowledgeable about basic catheter care. Some assistance with food/drink may be required due to lack of dexterity in his hands. At times he can become easily fatigued as well so this has to be monitored. When out and about in his electric wheelchair, the PA will need to vigilant about the surrounding environment particularly surfaces. Ideally Peter is looking for a PA with similar interests who has previous experience of working with adults with disabilities.

This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check and references which will be taken up if you are offered the post.

 

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 including weekends

Area: Heaton, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Rate: £12.50 per hour

 

Khami is a gorgeous 8-year-old little boy who lives with his mum and sibling in the Heaton area of Newcastle, having moved from London in recent years. Khami has a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy which requires him to always use a wheelchair, he also presents with Dystonia which causes him painful spasms and involuntary movement, this does not prevent Khami from enjoying life and he thrives on giggles and fun fighting with his older brother.

Khami is non-verbal and uses facial expression to inform you of his moods and requirements, he is a typical cheeky, mischievous little boy who loves to laugh and engage in a range of activities. Khami typically likes to watch funny animation cartoons and tv programmes, especially if it involves karate or martial arts themes, he is quite partial to playing afrobeats music too, where he will enjoy movement therapy. Khami is very sensory and loves to touch people and objects, he has a designated sensory play area where he often likes to watch the lights and regulate himself, he is quite a sensitive little boy and emotionally intelligent so he will react to environmental factors.

The family are looking for an experienced PA to join them in supporting and promoting Khamis independence and life experiences. You must be trained or willing to complete training in PEG Feeding for this role.

The role involves personal care, feeding support, and accompanying Khami and mum to medical appointments if required. Khami would like to explore the local community once he builds a rapport with you, where he can enjoy outdoor facilities and trips to the park or beach. Car driver optional but you must be able to competently and safely manoeuvre Khami’s wheelchair and access public transport.

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.

Job title:  Personal Assistant

Hours:  Various part time hours weekends and school holidays

Rates of pay:  £12.00 per hour

Location:  Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne

 

We are looking for a patient, enthusiastic and pro-active Personal Assistant to join an existing team to support my 12-year-old son. He is a happy boy who has learning disabilities and is non-verbal.  The main part of this role is to support with going out and about and taking our son to some of his favourite places like the park or the beach.   A very important part of your role will be to ensure his safety at all times.  Due to the nature of my sons seizures you will work at all times alongside another PA or a member of the family.

If you have previous experience of working with children, children with epilepsy or have CPR training this would be advantageous.  However we are happy to consider applicants with no prior experience.

Car owner/driver is preferred but not essential.

Please read the full Job Description  to find more information about this role.

 

Please fill out the online application form to apply

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.