Family Support Worker - MJNCL

Disability North; London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A caring and compassionate individual is sought to provide personal assistance to a vibrant young person. This role involves supporting with activities both at home and in the community, fostering a trusting relationship, and ensuring a positive and engaging environment. The ideal candidate will be a reliable car driver, flexible in their approach, and willing to learn. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone's life while enjoying fun outings and activities together. If you have a positive attitude towards disability and a passion for helping others, this role could be perfect for you!

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications needed, but willingness to learn is essential.
• Experience with children and knowledge of disabilities is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support with fun activities inside and outside the home.
• Build a trusting relationship and provide flexible assistance.

Skills

Experience with children

Knowledge of ASD

Knowledge of Cerebral Palsy

Driving (mobility car)

Flexibility

Reliability

Confidentiality

Education

Basic reading, writing, and number skills

Job description

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 to 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 purposes.

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

1. Supporting with fun and stimulating activities inside and outside of the home.
2. Spending time to get to know me to build a strong trusting relationship.

Person Specification

To be my personal assistant you should:

1. Have a positive attitude towards disability.
2. Be willing to work under direction.
3. Be able to work flexibly to meet my needs.
4. Be reliable and trustworthy.
5. Be a good timekeeper.
6. Be able to work at short notice.
7. Be able to work in different settings.
8. Not discuss our household and domestic circumstances with others, other than with my specific permission.
9. Keep information gained in the course of your employment confidential.
10. Be able to respond appropriately in an emergency.
11. Be able to accept responsibility and work on your own initiative.
12. Respect my privacy and that of my family and friends.
13. Be patient when doing repeated tasks.
14. Have at least basic reading, writing, and number skills.
15. 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.