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.

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.

 Two Personal Assistants required

  1. 5 hours term time 18 hours holiday time
  2. 9 hours holiday time

This is a 2 to 1 role, and you will be working with a PA already in role

 Location: Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne

 Rate: £14.00 per hour

 

Finley is a happy, energetic and boisterous boy who has a great sense of humour and a huge smile. Finley has diagnosis of Global Developmental Delay and Autism. He is non-verbal but can make his needs known in various ways such as taking someone’s hand and leading them to an item he wants. He can also make different vocalisations to show whether he is happy or sad.

To support his communication Finley is starting to use some core vocabulary symbols and can make his own choices from photographs. Finley can sometimes struggle with transitions and likes to be shown photographs of where he is going. Adults supporting Finley should use short sentences and key words.

Finley has a visual impairment which causes him to squint. He also has an unsteady gate, and his feet turn inwards when he walks and runs and can make it seem like he is going to topple over. Neither of these seem to cause him any distress or to need further support.

Finley LOVES being outdoors whatever the weather, wind and rain being his favourite. He likes climbing up high and watching different materials blow in the wind, especially flags. He likes swimming, parks and after being so active having some nice food. Finley needs his food cut up and support to eat using cutlery. He can put too much in his mouth at once and is at risk of choking.

Finley needs support with all of his personal care and constant supervision. He has no awareness of danger and is a very fast runner! Finley uses a wheelchair when he is being supported to access the community to keep him safe.

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.

 

Location: North Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne

Hours of work:

4 hours per week term time

7 hours per week school holidays

Rate of pay: £13.50 per hour

 

My son has Foetal Alcohol Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and has Global Developmental Delay.  With his PA, he would like to go to the cinema, the park and previously he went to his PA’s house.

He has no sense of danger or awareness of strangers and always requires supervision for his safety. He also needs to link arms with his PA due to this and needs prompting and support with things like putting his coat and shoes on. You will need to use your car to take him to activities of his choice, mileage will be paid.  You may also need to give him medication whilst you are supporting him.

Driving licence and own vehicle essential.

 

For more information, please see the Job Description

To apply please fill out our application form.

 

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.

 

 

Female Personal Assistant

8 hours per week including weekends (Term Time only)

Brunswick, Newcastle Upon Tyne

£13.00 per hour

 

Sophia is a gorgeous 8-year-old little girl. She is non- verbal and communicates with movement and will lead you by hand to her wants and needs. Sophia attends Northern Counties school and is doing well in this environment. Sophia has a genetic condition that can cause heart and bowel issues but at present this is not presenting any issues. She is Autistic and has Global Developmental Delay. Sophia has the potential to have seizures however this is minimal at present.

Sophia is very sensory and loves to be in water or playing with water as it helps to regulate her emotions. Sophia enjoys listening to music and is obsessed with Mario the Movie with Princess Peaches and will sit rewinding this movie to rewatch her favourite clips. She can be self-injurious sometimes biting herself or banging her head, but this is when she has been overly stimulated or emotional.

Sophia likes the Alan Shearer Centre and anywhere that has Sensory toys for her to play with. Swimming is one of the things Sophia would like to explore in the future. She loves animals and like to visit the farms and help feed the animals.

We are looking for a Personal Assistant to join a small team who can work on their own or on a 2:1 basis if needed. Experience of working with children with extra needs is essential. As Sophia’s PA you will assist in personal care and social activities.

Full clean UK Driving Licence is preferred for this role.

 

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.

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.