Personal Assistant - JHAWNCL

Disability North; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Disability North in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a part-time Personal Assistant to support a 10-year-old boy with autism during school holidays. Location: West Denton, Newcastle upon Tyne. Rate of pay: £15.00 per hour.

The role requires a driving licence and own car. The position is 20 hours per week during school holidays, with permission to work in the U.K. Applicants should be patient, reliable, and comfortable with sensory and messy play activities.

Job description

Location: West Denton, Newcastle upon Tyne

Hours of work: 20 hours per week school holidays

Rate of pay: £15.00 per hour

Driving licence and own car essential

My son is 10 years old, he has autism, is very active and enjoys lots of sensory and messy play. He enjoys going trampolining and soft play at the Tim Lamb Centre and other trampoline parks as well as soft plays that he is familiar with. He loves water and would like his PA to take him to the hydro pool at the Alan Shearer Centre and other swimming pools. He also loves having beach days in the summer. He enjoys playgrounds especially swings if the park if it is not too busy. At home he enjoys sensory play with sand and cornflakes.

If you would like to learn more about this role please read the Job Description

This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.