Compassionate Personal Assistant for 7-Year-Old with Autism

Disability North; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 4,200 - 4,800; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Driver essential

Job summary

Disability North is seeking a Personal Assistant in Cramlington to support a young girl with Autism, SPD and ADHD. The role requires full supervision and a driving licence, with duties including accompanying visits to parks, beaches, and local venues, and helping with dressing for weather and hydration during activities.

Term-time: 4 hours per week; school holidays: 11.5 hours per week, both including weekends. A compassionate, patient approach and experience with sensory needs are essential.

Qualifications

• SEND experience is essential for this role.
• Ability to demonstrate strategies for deescalating meltdowns and challenging behaviours.
• Must be able to supervise at all times and support accessing the local community.

Responsibilities

• Support the client to access the local community.
• accompany and support to engage in chosen activities.
• Assist with dressing for the weather and decision on clothing due to sensory needs.
• Prompt and encourage drinking during activities when needed.

Skills

SEND experience

Deescalation

Driving

Public transport navigation

Flexibility

Job description

Disability North is seeking a Personal Assistant in Cramlington to support a young girl with Autism, SPD and ADHD. The role requires full supervision and a driving licence, with duties including accompanying visits to parks, beaches, and local venues, and helping with dressing for weather and hydration during activities.

Term-time: 4 hours per week; school holidays: 11.5 hours per week, both including weekends. A compassionate, patient approach and experience with sensory needs are essential.