Female Personal Assistant - JISNCL

Disability North; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Disability North in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a part-time Personal Assistant to support a 15-year-old. The role includes helping with bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and accompanying the family on outings.

Flexibility is important, with 5 hours per week during term time and up to 8 hours per week in school holidays. Applicants with prior childcare experience are preferred, especially those familiar with Pegs and Visual Stories; others will be considered.

Qualifications

• Previous childcare experience preferred, especially with Pegs and Visual Stories.
• Must be able to work with a young person and family; flexibility to discuss hours with employer.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bathing and getting dressed.
• Prepare meals and drinks.
• Support with going out and about; enjoys drives.

Skills

Childcare experience

Pegs & Visual Stories

Job description

Hours: 5 hours per week during term time and 8 hours per week during school holidays – flexible via discussions with employer.

Rates of pay: £12.71 (min) per hour

Area: Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne

Hi, my name is Jasmin, I am a cheeky and happy 15-year-old, I am nonverbal so developing a trusting relationship is key to been my Personal Assistant. The main purpose of this job is to work alongside my parents. You will assist with bathing and getting dressed, prepare meals and drinks and support with going out and about I especially love to go for a drive.

Previous experience of working with children is preferable, particularly children that communicate via Pegs and Visual Stories, but we are happy to consider applicants who do not have prior experience.

For more information, please see the Job Description

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.

Previous experience of working with children is preferable, particularly children that communicate via Pegs and Visual Stories, but we are happy to consider applicants who do not have prior experience.