Area: Newcastle

Job title: Personal Assistant

Hours: up to 7 hours per week term time (after school and weekends)

up to 12 hours per week holidays

Location:  Benton Park, Newcastle upon Tyne

Rates of pay:  £15.00 per hour

 

My son Zak is 11 years old; he is a happy, lively boy who has lots of energy. He loves to be outdoors, especially jumping in muddy puddles and picking up sticks. Other times he likes to relax with his tablet watching his favourite videos.  He really enjoys playing with sand and water, anything that is messy.  Zak has been diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, ADHD and has sensory processing difficulties.  Zak is non-verbal and relies on an adult to problem solve to find out what he needs and to prompt him.  Your job will be to support our family with Zak and work towards achieving the best outcomes for him.  You must also be prepared and not afraid to get involved in all aspects of personal care.

We consider confidence, resilience, patience, enthusiasm and a good sense of humour to be essential attributes for this job.

We welcome candidates who value and are open to diversity and respect cultural and religious differences.

A driver with a clean driving licence is preferred.

 

For more information please see the Job Description

To apply please fill out our online application form.

 

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.

 

Job Title:  Personal Assistant/Driver

Hours:  Up to 13 hours per week in school term time to be used flexibly

                Up to 29 hours per week in school holidays to be used flexibly

Location:  Westerhope, Newcastle

Rate:  £20.00 per hour

 

 

Purpose of Job

We are looking for a driver who can work alongside another experienced PA to provide support to our 13 year old son.

The hours can be split between a team of PAs so if you are unable to commit to all the hours advertised there is opportunity for flexibility.

You will support him to attend activities outside the home as well as provide supervision within the home.

You will be supporting him alongside one of his parents or another PA when out of the home.

 

Our son is a real outdoors person, he loves being out in all weathers, particularly rain, wind and snow!  He is very energetic and appreciates any opportunity he gets to run about.  We are always looking for new places to explore. He enjoys visits to the zoo and playing on his trampoline in the garden.

You will need to have a driving licence and access to a car to use for work.

 

An enhanced DBS will be required for this role, paid for by the employer.

Please read the full Job Description  for further details

To apply please complete the online form

 

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.

Reporting to: Direct Payment Employer

Location: Gosforth, Newcastle

Hours of work: There are a variety of shifts available and you are welcome to apply for a combination of shifts to suit the amount of hours you are looking for. Hours available will cover the following and can be discussed at interview.

Rate of Pay: £12.50 per hour

 

Term Time

Monday to Friday 7:00am – 9:00am

 

School Holidays – a variety of shifts are available and 2:1 support is provided

Monday to Friday 9.30am – 3.30pm

Monday 12 – 3.30pm

Wednesday & Friday 12.30pm – 3.30pm

 

Weekends all year round

Saturday 3.30pm – 9.30pm

Saturday 11.30am – 3.30pm

Sunday 9.30am – 3.30pm

 

Are you enthusiastic, confident and able to support young people to develop skills and confidence? Then I would love to hear from you! I have two children, 13 and 15 and I am looking for some positive and enthusiastic people to join our lovely team of Personal Assistants. You will work alongside myself or other PAs to support the children on a one to one or two to one basis.

Nature of the job role:

To support them in developing their independent living skills, social skills and self-care skills.

It will be an ideal position for someone who would like and is able to help young people develop their independence and gain skills ready to prepare them for adulthood.  It will be an extremely rewarding job as you see them develop and become confident in their skills and abilities.

You will play an important part in helping them to do what matters to them, take part in activities that are important to them and that they enjoy doing, enabling them to have fun, see their friends and lead a good life.

For further information please see the Job Description

A Full enhanced DBS is required for this role

Please complete an online application or contact directpayments@disabilitynorth.org.uk for further information

 

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.