Personal Assistant - ATNCL

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

Job summary

Disability North in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a kind and caring support worker to assist a 13-year-old girl. The role emphasizes safety and facilitating engaging activities, including swimming, parks and animal experiences.

The successful candidate will help introduce new activities, adapt communication since the daughter is nonverbal, and work term-time (39 weeks) plus school holidays (13 weeks). Previous care experience is desirable, and eligibility to work in the U.K. is required.

Qualifications

• Desirable prior experience in care or support roles.
• Flexibility to work term-time (39 weeks) and school holidays (13 weeks).

Responsibilities

• Support activities for a 13-year-old girl, ensuring safety.
• Assist with activities such as swimming, parks and animals.
• Help develop communication approaches as the child is nonverbal.

Skills

Caring demeanor

Patience

Nonverbal communication

Job description

Hours: 8 hours term time (39 weeks), 10 hours school holiday (13 weeks)

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Rate of pay: £14.00 per hour

We are looking for a kind and caring individual to support my 13-year-old daughter. My daughter loves activities such as swimming, parks and animals, she especially loves horses.

Your role would be to facilitate new activities and always keep my daughter safe.

My daughter is nonverbal, as you get to know her you will be able to communicate more effectively.

Previous experience is desirable although not essential.

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 is desirable although not essential.

To be discussed at the Interview / Next stage – Competitive rate (dependent on experience)