Complex Needs Personal Assistant – ISHNCL

Disability North; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Disability North is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant to support Isaac, a nonverbal child with complex medical needs in Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne. The role requires full supervision, personal care including toileting and pad changing, and flexibility, including weekends.

Training on Isaac’s specific needs will be provided by parents or providers. Experience with complex health needs is preferred, and applicants must have right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience with children with complex health needs preferred.
• Full training in Isaac’s needs will be provided by parents or training providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including toileting and pad changing.
• Provide full supervision of Isaac at all times.
• Be flexible with hours including potential weekend work.
• Assist with activities and supervision during play and hydro sessions as needed.

Job description

Hours: 8 hours per week term time, 27 hours per week school holidays, flexibility required and may include weekend work.

Area: Walker, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Rate: £16.00 per hour

Isaac is a happy, lively little boy with an infectious laugh, who is registered blind and profoundly deaf, he has a genetic disorder with complex medical needs and mobility issues that require specialist equipment. Personal care is required with toileting and pad changing will be required. This role requires full supervision of Isaac at all times.

He currently resides with his mum, dad and older sibling. There are family dogs so someone who is comfortable around animals is required. Due to the complexity of Isaac’s health issues, the family are looking for Personal Assistance with experience in working with children with complex health needs. Full training in specific duties relating to Isaac’s needs will be provided via parents or training providers.

Isaac is a huge sensory seeker and loves pressure hugs and is very strong, he is nonverbal and will use show and tell and hand leading to communicate his needs. He loves soft play centres, trampolining, visiting places where there are animals and he loves to visit White House Farm. Isaac enjoys music and movement sessions and would like to engage in hydro-pool sessions. Whilst at home Isaac enjoys playing with his cars and trucks and his soft play area.

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.