Personal Assistant for an Active 11-Year-Old (Driver)

Disability North; Dinnington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Disability North in Newcastle upon Tyne (Dinnington area) is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a non-verbal 11-year-old with outings and activities such as swimming and visits to the zoo or parks. You will work with his family to learn how he communicates and adapt activities to his needs.

Knowledge of Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder and Pica is beneficial. A valid driver’s license and permission to work in the U.K.

Qualifications

• Non-verbal child; effective communication is essential.
• Knowledge of Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder and Pica is beneficial.
• Driver with mobility-vehicle experience preferred; insurance requires 25+.

Responsibilities

• Support Mayson to get out and about for activities like swimming, zoo visits, and park/forest walks.
• Learn the child’s needs from Mum and family and adapt to communication methods.
• Be available with flexible hours during term-time and school holidays.

Skills

Driver license

Autism awareness

Sensory Processing Disorder awareness

Pica awareness

Job description

Disability North in Newcastle upon Tyne (Dinnington area) is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a non-verbal 11-year-old with outings and activities such as swimming and visits to the zoo or parks. You will work with his family to learn how he communicates and adapt activities to his needs.

Knowledge of Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder and Pica is beneficial. A valid driver’s license and permission to work in the U.K.