Female Social Personal Assistant - MCNCL

Disability North; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council Shared Lives Service is seeking a Female Social Personal Assistant for Marley, a non-verbal child with autism and sensory processing needs. The role involves accompanying him to activities, supervising meals, and assisting with personal care.

The position requires patience, reliability, and experience working with autism. A full clean UK driving licence is preferred as Marley uses public transport and metro for trips.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting children with autism.
• Ability to supervise and support in community activities.

Responsibilities

• Support Marley in accessing the local community.
• Assist with personal care including toileting and handwashing.
• Provide supervision and monitor safety during activities.

Skills

Experience with autism

Job description

Female Social Personal Assistant - MCNCL

Area: Walker, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Rate: £14.00 per hour

We are currently recruiting for an experienced personal assistant for a loving, happy little boy with Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, and Global developmental delay. Marley always requires full supervision as he will eat non-food items and has no awareness of danger. He currently resides with his mum and they have 2 dogs, so being animal friendly is essential. This role would suit someone that has experience working with children with autism and is a necessary requirement.

Marley enjoys a variety of sensory stimulating activities including trampolining, swimming and trips to the local parks, he would like to visit and explore new venues with enclosed spaces to widen his experiences within the community. Routine is very important to Marley as he can dysregulate if sudden changes occur and due to his non-verbal autism, he cannot tell you directly what is wrong, Marley uses hand gestures and leading to show and tell you, his needs. Marley can on rare occasions become dysregulated so coping strategies to manage these must be demonstrated and implemented to ensure his safety at all times.

Marley enjoys music and dance as well as playing with water and currently has a fleece blankie that he uses to self soothe. Marley is independent in eating and drinking but monitoring his food intake is required.

The main tasks within this role will include supporting Marley in accessing the local community, accompanying and supporting him to engage in his chosen activities and personal care including toileting and assistance with washing hands.

We are preferably looking for a car driver with a full clean UK driving licence for this role however this is not essential as Marley will use public transport and regularly enjoys trips on the metro.

If this sounds like an adventure filled role and you have the experience please apply – Marley’s next adventure depends on you!

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.

For more information, please see the Job Description

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.

Shared Lives Carers are classed as self-employed and receive generous tax incentives

Leicestershire County Council Shared Lives Service

Shared Lives Carers are classed as self-employed and receive generous tax incentives

Leicestershire County Council Shared Lives Service