Personal Assistant for Activities & Confidence-Building

Disability North; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Disability North in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Personal Assistant to support our sociable 11-year-old daughter with autism, a learning disability, and KPTN disorder to access activities and build independence.

The role is 4 hours per week, mainly Saturdays and school holidays, with some flexibility. Pay is £14.00 per hour. Duties include accompanying activities, prompts for eating/drinking/toileting, and basic personal care.

Qualifications

• Duties include supporting attendance at social and leisure activities for the child.
• Provide prompts for eating, drinking and toileting, and assist with personal care during menstruation.

Responsibilities

• Support attendance at drama groups, swimming, nature walks and outings.
• Encourage friendships and social interaction.
• Monitor for signs of low blood sugar and possible seizure activity.
• Be patient, reliable, and flexible.

Skills

Patient

Positive attitude

Creative

Sociable

Active

Confident in building relationships

Able to swim

Reliable and flexible

Job description

Disability North in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Personal Assistant to support our sociable 11-year-old daughter with autism, a learning disability, and KPTN disorder to access activities and build independence.

The role is 4 hours per week, mainly Saturdays and school holidays, with some flexibility. Pay is £14.00 per hour. Duties include accompanying activities, prompts for eating/drinking/toileting, and basic personal care.