Area: Kenton

Hours: 3 hours per week term time and 5 hours per week school holidays, to include weekends, flexibility required. Hours to be discussed

Area: Kenton, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Rate: £14.00 per hour

Car driver essential

 

Sarah is a little girl who never stops playing.  Her nickname is Sasa. Sarah lives in Kenton with her mum, dad and sister.  Her social and communication skills started to regress significantly in 2017. She was diagnosed with autism around Nov 2017 with rare genetic abnormalities.

Sarah attends a school for children with extra needs and she seems happy to attend school. She is familiar with the staff and enjoys most activities at school. She is a very strong girl physically, and is a happy girl in her own world. Her favourite games and activities are trampolining, playing at the swings and see-saw, swimming and picture puzzles. She has a very good memory which causes her parents trouble sometimes when they pass by her favourite places. Sarah has sensory needs and is an audio-visual learner.

Sarah’s parents have family in Frankfurt Germany where they like to visit during the school summer holidays for several weeks and stay with family. Sarah particularly likes the water parks/Centre Parcs, and she is very happy when experiencing this sensory activity.

As Sarah’s personal assistant you would be required to accompany Sarah to her chosen activities, always ensuring her safety and welfare. You would be required to encourage Sarah to engage in her chosen activities with patience and kindness.

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.

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: 3 hours per weekend Saturday or Sunday

Rates of pay:  £13.00 per hour.

Area:  Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne

 

The main purpose of this job is to enable T Jay to take part in activities that he wants to do. You will provide support to T Jay in activities, both inside and outside the home. T Jay is a happy, chatty 13-year-old boy who likes to play games on his phone that involves racing cars or aeroplanes. He also likes to be out and about, either on his bike, playing basketball or visiting the CTRL Pad, a gaming place in The Gate.

When out and about T Jay needs to be supervised closely particularly regarding his road sense. He also likes to get all his toys out especially his figures, to play with and loves to line them all up and he likes participating in games especially passing the ball. Recently he has developed an interest in drawing. T Jay is a big fan of Matt Monro and loves playing ‘Born Free’ and ‘Gonna Build a Mountain’.

T Jay is open to suggestions of activities and will let you know if he doesn’t want to do something.  A large part of the job will be to participate with T Jay in any activities so he can get the most from them. T Jay likes to be independent and pay for things himself but has a limited understanding of money so ensure that he receives the correct amount of change.

Patience and enthusiasm are essential attributes for this job.

Post subject to references and DBS check.

 

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:  Newcastle upon Tyne (Kenton area)

Hours:  5 hours per week to be used flexibly

Rate of Pay:  £13.00 per hour

 

The purpose of this job is to support my son. Your job will be to provide him with the personal and social assistance that he needs. My son is a happy lively boy who really enjoys spending time in places where he can ‘people watch’, being out and about walking, going to parks to use the swings, trampolining, the ball pool in soft play centres and travelling on buses and metro’s.

My son can be nervous in unfamiliar places and may want to hold hands with the person supporting him.  My son can be very determined if there is something that he wants, wants to do, or doesn’t want to do and it can be challenging distracting him or persuading him against something. He also has no awareness of danger and will run, very quickly, towards something that catches his attention.

As my son’s Personal Assistant, you will work under my direction to meet his needs and will be accountable to me in all aspects of your work.  You must be reliable, be able to use your initiative and be able to work flexible hours.  You must also be able to respect our privacy and have an understanding of the need for confidentiality in all areas of your work.

For more information, please see the Job Description

Post subject to references and DBS check.

 

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.

Location: Kenton Bank Foot, Newcastle upon Tyne

Hours: 80 hours per month 18-20 hours per week with opportunity for overtime. Working on a 24/7 rota. Must be flexible and be able to work shifts on alternate weekends.

Rotas are published at least four weeks in advance.

Salary: £12.50 per hour rising to £15.00 per hour following successful probation period. Enhanced rate for weekends and bank holidays.

 

About my life

I am a fun-loving young adult who likes to go bowling, go on days out, out for walks, loves playing games, dancing, going to my clubs and football.

I need support 2:1 from my 24/7 care team, feeling safe and supported and I need help when out in the community. Sometimes I can exhibit behaviours of distress, so I need skilled carers to help me feel safe.

I currently attend school Monday to Fridays and enjoy days out at the weekends. I am about to leave school so my routine will change, and my week will then involve three days of education and four days of activities which will include social care, work placement and fun days out.

You must be able to remain calm under pressure, be computer literate, and understand the challenges autistic people and people with intellectual disabilities face. You must be a great team player. This is a great opportunity to make a positive difference to a young person’s life.

“Our aim is to enhance A’s quality of life and develop sustainable behaviour strategies. The team’s focus is on supporting daily living skills and emotional stability. We promote choice, control and independence wherever possible.”

We are based in Kingston Park near to the metro at Kenton Bank Foot, which is a 20-minute drive from the city centre.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience

• You must have previous experience of working with autistic children or adults and be able to implement a positive behaviour plan
• Must be a car driver and have held a valid UK driving license for a minimum of 5 years
• You should be trained to NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or have equivalent experience)
• You must be physically fit and active
• You must be authorised to work in the United Kingdom
• You must be resilient, compassionate and have great communication skills
• You will have an appropriate professional qualification and/or two years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experienced in caring for young people with autism and learning disabilities either in a home or educational environment.

Benefits

• Part of a professional 24/7 team
• 6 weeks paid leave per annum
• Nest Pension Scheme
• Paid Training
• Role related training programme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike to work scheme
• Blue light card

For more information, contact Charlotte on 07768619755 or charlotte_blair_23@outlook.com

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.