Personal Assistant - JBANCL

Disability North; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An organization providing personal assistance is seeking a Personal Assistant for a 15-year-old with Down's Syndrome in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role involves taking him to activities like cinema and swimming during the school holidays, providing companionship at home, and assisting with personal care tasks. Flexibility in hours is required according to family needs. A driving license is preferred but not mandatory.

Benefits

Flexible hours according to family needs

Mileage and parking costs covered

Qualifications

• Driver with own vehicle and clean licence preferred, but non-drivers may apply.
• Must have permission to work in the U.K.

Responsibilities

• Help take Jacob out for activities like cinema and swimming.
• Join in family times and provide companionship at home.
• Assist with personal care tasks including changing nappies.
• Assist with tube feeding of a blended diet.
• Drive or accompany Jacob to activities as required.

Job description

Overview

Jacob is a happy 15 year old with a big personality and a great sense of humour. He loves the cinema and swimming, and would like to go out and about in the school holidays for an afternoon or two. Jacob has Down\'s Syndrome and severe learning difficulties. He uses Makaton with some vocalisations, and he is good at letting people know what he wants! He lives with mum and dad, two older brothers and pet dog. We are looking for a PA to take him out and about in the school holidays and to join in family times as an extra pair of hands. Jacob also likes to relax with his iPad at home with a companion, so that mum, dad and brothers can do other things. Jacob has David Lloyd gym membership for swimming and also enjoys park trips - hours and activities are flexible according to the needs of the family and the PA.

Responsibilities

• Help take Jacob out and about in the school holidays for activities such as cinema, swimming and park visits, with flexible hours according to family needs.
• Join in family times as an extra pair of hands and provide companionship and support at home, including time spent with his iPad.
• Assist with personal care tasks including changing nappies and colostomy bag.
• Assist with tube feeding of a blended diet (full training will be given).
• Drive or accompany Jacob to activities as required; mileage and parking costs will be covered.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Driver with own vehicle and clean licence is preferred but non-drivers may apply.
• At start of employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.