Area: Newcastle

Responsible to: Direct Payment Employer

Location: Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne

Pay Rate:  £13.30 per hour

Hours per week: 3 hours per week (6 hours maximum if covering holidays or absence-when required)

Driving licence and own vehicle essential

 

Nature of the job role

To support a young woman in accessing her local community and enabling her independence.  To build an individual relationship and assist her in managing a condition that fluctuates. This role will involve assisting the individual with meal preparation and household tasks.

 

About Me.

I currently have an interest in costume, textiles and the fashion industry and I have an interest in media and film studies. I am considering attending courses based on my interests in the future.  I can be quite shy, so it is important that you are able to build rapport and be patient and understanding.  This will enable me to build up my confidence.  I would, one day, like to go to study, live independently and travel to different places.

I live with chronic and energy limiting neuro immune conditions ME/CFS, POTs and I am looking for someone with patience and understanding.  Someone who can also act as peer support and a trusted advocate.  Someone who will give gentle encouragement but with the ability to understand the need I have to conserve energy.  It would be good if we shared the same interests in design, drama, fashion, and film.

 

Person Specification – Personal Assistant

To be my Personal Assistant you should:

• Have a positive attitude towards disabled people
• Have an understanding of ME and severe ME
• Be patient
• Be enthusiastic about your work
• Be reliable
• Be motivated
• Be on time and take pride in punctuality
• Be able to accept responsibility
• Have and use your own initiative and common sense
• Be clean, tidy and have excellent hygiene
• Be prepared to be trained
• Be willing to work under my direction and instruction
• Be willing to work in a family setting around other young people
• Be confident
• Be comfortable in the use of the internet, social media, blogs, You Tube etc.
• Be comfortable asking questions if you are not sure
• Know how to follow a confidentiality policy
• Not smoke whilst you are at work
• Have a full UK Driving Licence/use of transport

 

For further details, please see the Job Description

Successful candidates will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and references will be sought.

All posts are subject to a six-month probation period.

You do not need any formal qualifications to do this job.  All the training that is needed to be able undertake the role will be provided.

It is far more important that we find the right person for the role regardless of prior experience or training.

What is of paramount importance is that you have the skills abilities and personality traits listed in the person specification.

 

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.

 

 

 

Hours:  Term time 5 hours per week and up to 12 hours per week holiday time.

Location:  Newbiggin Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne

Rates of pay:  £13.00 per hour.

 

My son is a happy lively boy who loves being outside and active in all weathers. He really enjoys going to the beach and parks, fairgrounds, theme parks, soft play, swimming, trampoline parks and doing anything that lets him get wet and messy.

The ideal candidate would be someone who likes to be active and enjoys being out and about and is conscientious with a good sense of humour.

The purpose of this job is to support my twelve-year-old son who has been diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. He is non-verbal and communicates by pointing or holding your hand. He still wears nappies so there will be personal care involved.

The role involves supporting my son so that he can take part in the activities in the community that he enjoys independently of myself. Knowledge/experience with Autistic Spectrum Disorder would be advantageous.

Ideally, mum would like a PA who is enthusiastic with a genuine interest and enjoyment in working with children and has some experience of working with disabled children.

A car driver in this role is essential and mileage will be reimbursed.

 

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.

 

Job Title: Personal Assistant

Hours: 3.5 hours per week, or 7 hours a fortnight

Location: Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne

Rate of Pay: £14.00 per hour.

 

My name is Maddison, and I am looking for a kind and caring support worker, I love to go the beach, parks, and soft play. I enjoy playing with my dolls and having a good laugh and a joke. My personal assistant will need to build a trusting relationship with me and take me out to new and fun places. You would support me in my home and at activities outside the home.

A car driver is essential for this role, you would be able to drive my mobility car – you would need to be over 25 for insurance purpose.

Experience of working with Children and knowledge of ASD and Cerebral Palsy is desirable, however for the right applicant we would be able to support with training.

 

Main Duties

As my and my family’s needs will vary it is important that the Personal Assistant is flexible about what the work involves and agrees to undertake any reasonable Personal Assistance tasks.

Social Assistance

Supporting with fun and stimulating activities inside and outside of the home.

Spending time to get to know me to build a strong trusting relationship.

 

Person Specification

To be my personal assistant you should:

• Have a positive attitude towards disability.
• Be willing to work under direction.
• Be able to work flexibly to meet my needs.
• Be reliable and trustworthy.
• Be a good timekeeper.
• Be able to work at short notice.
• Be able to work in different settings.
• Not discuss our household and domestic circumstances with others, other than with my specific permission.
• Keep information gained in the course of your employment confidential.
• Be able to respond appropriately in an emergency.
• Be able to accept responsibility and work on your own initiative.
• Respect my privacy and that of my family and friends.
• Be patient when doing repeated tasks.
• Have at least basic reading, writing and number skills.
• You do not need any formal qualifications, but you must be willing to learn how to do the job under my direction.

 

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: Newcastle upon Tyne (NE3)

Hours of work: Various part time hours available to be discussed with employer

Rate of pay: £13.00 per hour

 

My name is Gordon, I live independently in my own home and I am accustomed to organising the support I need to enable me to live in the way I want to. I have a physical disability which means I need assistance with all aspects of my life including personal care, transfers and meal preparation.  I am looking for someone who is punctual, flexible, adaptable, easy going and able to work alone.

For further details please see the job description

An enhanced DBS will be required for this role and any offer of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory references and DBS.

 

This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate (s) must have permission to work in the U.K.