Autism-aware Personal Assistant for a Confident 12-Year-Old

Disability North; Newcastle upon Tyne; Presencial; GBP 17.000 - 22.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Disability North in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a warm, positive Personal Assistant to support our amazing 12-year-old daughter to build confidence, independence and enjoy the things she loves.

She is autistic and has interoceptive difficulties around feeling full. The role focuses on getting her to activities, encouraging social engagement, and helping with communication. A calm, reassuring presence and flexibility around school holidays are valuable assets.

Responsabilidades

• Support our 12-year-old daughter to get to and enjoy activities and places in the community.
• Gently encourage her to engage socially and develop her independence.
• Help her understand communication and social situations.
• Recognise when she is becoming anxious or distressed and offer reassurance, explanation or distraction.
• Be a calm, encouraging presence; a willingness to cycle with her is helpful but not essential.
• Build a trusting relationship with patience, reliability and a positive outlook.

Descripción del empleo

Disability North in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a warm, positive Personal Assistant to support our amazing 12-year-old daughter to build confidence, independence and enjoy the things she loves.

She is autistic and has interoceptive difficulties around feeling full. The role focuses on getting her to activities, encouraging social engagement, and helping with communication. A calm, reassuring presence and flexibility around school holidays are valuable assets.