Female Personal Assistant – NFNCL

Disability North; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Disability North in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Personal Assistant to support our sociable 11-year-old daughter with autism, a learning disability, and KPTN disorder to access activities and build independence.

The role is 4 hours per week, mainly Saturdays and school holidays, with some flexibility. Pay is £14.00 per hour. Duties include accompanying activities, prompts for eating/drinking/toileting, and basic personal care.

Qualifications

• Duties include supporting attendance at social and leisure activities for the child.
• Provide prompts for eating, drinking and toileting, and assist with personal care during menstruation.

Responsibilities

• Support attendance at drama groups, swimming, nature walks and outings.
• Encourage friendships and social interaction.
• Monitor for signs of low blood sugar and possible seizure activity.
• Be patient, reliable, and flexible.

Skills

Patient

Positive attitude

Creative

Sociable

Active

Confident in building relationships

Able to swim

Reliable and flexible

Job description

Rate: £14.00 per hour

Area: Newcastle upon Tyne

Hours: 4 hours per week. Predominantly Saturdays and school holidays, with some flexibility available.

We are looking for a fun, caring, and reliable Personal Assistant to support our sociable and energetic 11-year-old daughter with autism, a learning disability, and KPTN disorder to access activities in the community, build confidence, and develop independence.

Duties include:

• Supporting attendance at social and leisure activities, including drama groups, swimming, nature walks, and outings.
• Encouraging friendships and social interaction.
• Providing prompts with eating, drinking, and toileting.
• Supporting personal care during menstruation.
• Monitoring for signs of low blood sugar and possible seizure activity.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Patient, positive, and creative.
• Sociable, active, and confident building relationships.
• Able to swim.
• Reliable and flexible.

Desirable:

• Driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Interest in music, singing, dancing, and outdoor activities.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a young person’s life while supporting her to enjoy activities she loves.

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be 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.