Personal Assistant for Active Non-Verbal Child (Driver)

Disability North; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Job summary

Disability North in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a part-time Personal Assistant to support Mason, an energetic 11-year-old who is non-verbal, with outings to swimming, zoo visits, and parks. You will learn his needs from family and adapt communication methods for daily activities.

Knowledge of Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder and Pica is beneficial; driving a mobility vehicle is essential and you must be over 25 for insurance purposes. DBS checks and references required.

Qualifications

• Non-verbal communication needs; knowledge of Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder and Pica beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities and outings (swimming, zoo, parks) for Mason.
• Support communication methods for a non-verbal child.

Skills

Driving

Job description

Disability North in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a part-time Personal Assistant to support Mason, an energetic 11-year-old who is non-verbal, with outings to swimming, zoo visits, and parks. You will learn his needs from family and adapt communication methods for daily activities.

Knowledge of Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder and Pica is beneficial; driving a mobility vehicle is essential and you must be over 25 for insurance purposes. DBS checks and references required.