Personal Assistant – FPNCL

Disability North; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Disability North is seeking two Personal Assistants to support Finley, a cheerful boy with Global Developmental Delay and Autism in Newcastle. The role involves providing communication assistance, ensuring safety, and helping with mobility and personal care. Applicants should have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undergo a DBS check.

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Able to support non-verbal communication.
• Experience or willingness to undergo DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Assist with communication, mobility, and personal care for a child.
• Ensure safety and supervision in community activities.
• Support during outdoor activities, including wheelchair use.

Skills

Communication

Mobility Assistance

Personal Care

Safety Supervision

Job description

Two Personal Assistants are required for a role in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Hours: 5 hours during term time (x2), 9 hours during holiday time (x2).

Location: Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Rate: £14.00 per hour

This is a 2 to 1 role supporting Finley, a happy, energetic boy with Global Developmental Delay and Autism. Finley is non-verbal but communicates through gestures, vocalisations, and photographs. He enjoys outdoor activities, climbing, swimming, and needs support with personal care and eating due to safety concerns. Support involves assisting with communication, mobility, personal care, and ensuring his safety, including supervision and use of a wheelchair when in the community.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and undergo a DBS check and references. The vacancy closes once a suitable candidate is appointed.