Female Social Personal Assistant - HMNCL

Disability North; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local community support organization in Newcastle Upon Tyne is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant to support a 16-year-old girl with severe learning difficulties and Autism. The role involves encouraging independence while ensuring safety during outings and activities. Ideal candidates will have experience in personal care and a willingness to be flexible around the individual's routines. This position offers £14.00 per hour for 4-6 hours per week, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on experience for personal care.
• Car driver preferred but not essential.
• Permission to work in the UK is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Accompany and assist Hannah on her ventures.
• Encourage Hannah to try new experiences.
• Provide supervision in unfamiliar situations.
• Support Hannah with public transport.
• Engage with family activities.

Skills

Experience supporting individuals with severe learning difficulties

Knowledge of Autism

Flexibility

Comfort with dogs

Job description

Overview

Hours: 4-6 hours per week including weekends
Area: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Rate: £14.00 per hour

Hannah is a lovely bubbly, happy 16-year-old who is now ready to explore her local community and enjoy activities of her choice independently. For Hannah to achieve her goals she requires a Personal Assistant who would be able to accompany and assist her as she embarks on new ventures. Hannah has severe learning difficulties and Autism, so we require a hands-on experienced person for this role; personal care assistance will be required. The family are looking for someone who will become an extension of the family and has the flexibility to work around Hannah’s routines as this is very important to Hannah. Hannah would like to grow in confidence with using public transport and accessing local nail/hair salons, and she would also like to attend swimming sessions at local pools. Food outlets and trips to the beach are also some of the options Hannah would like to experience on her own, to develop her sense of independence.

Responsibilities

• Accompany and assist Hannah as she embarks on new ventures and activities.
• Encourage and motivate Hannah to try new experiences.
• Provide supervision as required, especially in unfamiliar situations, as Hannah can display challenging behaviours and has no sense of danger.
• Support Hannah with using public transport and accessing local services (nail/hair salons, swimming).
• Help plan and participate in outings and activities to develop independence; be flexible to Hannah’s routines.
• Be an extension of the family and engage with family activities; you must love dogs as the family has two cockapoos.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience supporting individuals with severe learning difficulties and Autism; hands-on experience for personal care may be required.
• Willingness to assist with personal care as needed.
• Car driver preferred but not essential; must be happy to access public transport.
• Must have permission to work in the U.K. at the start of employment.
• Must be comfortable with dogs; the family has two dogs that participate in activities.

Additional Information

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.