Female Social Personal Assistant - OWNCL

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

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a personal assistant in Newcastle upon Tyne to support a 7-year-old boy with special needs. Key duties include accompanying him to activities, providing personal care, and ensuring his safety in public spaces. Candidates with experience in special needs care and driving ability are preferred. This role offers 18 hours of work per week at a rate of £13.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience with children with special needs or neurological conditions is required.
• Ability to drive and familiarity with public transport is necessary.
• Understanding of care needs such as toileting and personal care.

Responsibilities

• Accompany Oscar to various activities and venues.
• Monitor surroundings due to Oscar's sensitivity to noise.
• Provide personal care as needed.

Skills

Experience with children with special needs

Good communication skills

Ability to drive

Job description

Job Details

Hours: 18 hours per week (including weekends if required) school holidays only

Area: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Rate: £13.00 per hour

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a personal assistant to assist a lovely 7‑year‑old little boy who has Cerebral Palsy, Global Development Delay, ASD and Epilepsy. He lives with his mum and her wife, has an older brother and cats, and enjoys spending weekends with his dad.

Oscar's Needs

Oscar is semi‑verbal. He can articulate his needs using single words and short sentences, hand gestures, noises, and can sing when he enjoys activities of his choice. He is tactile and enjoys pressure hugging when he chooses to.

He is a wheelchair user, wears splints to support mobility, and needs full support when walking to prevent falling.

Responsibilities

• Accompany Oscar to venues or activities, including local parks, Tim Lamb Centre, Adventureland, and trampolining parks (quiet sessions may apply).
• Monitor surrounding areas because Oscar is sensitive to loud noise in large areas.
• Provide personal care in the form of toileting needs.
• Support Oscar during public transport usage, including metros and buses.
• Drive Oscar to activities if the holder is a car driver.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with children with special needs or neurological conditions.
• Ability to drive and familiarity with public transport.
• Understanding of care needs such as toileting and personal care.
• Good communication skills and ability to interact with a child sensitive to noise.

Work Eligibility

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.

EEO Statement

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.

Closing

This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.