Personal Assistant – JJDU

Julie Jones; Stanley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Disability North in Stanley, Co Durham, seeks a Personal Assistant to support a female 11-year-old who has autism and uses BSL. You will accompany her to activities and help her engage with play, museums, and outdoor visits.

The role offers 4 hours term time and 8 hours in school holidays, with a pay rate of £13.50 per hour. A caring, patient and friendly approach is essential; applicants must have permission to work in the U.K.

Qualifications

• Experience providing care or support to a child.
• Ability to communicate using British Sign Language (BSL).
• Willingness to work flexible hours and term-time/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Take the child to activities and outings in a safe, supportive manner.
• Provide a positive, caring environment and responsive care.
• Support play, learning, and social interaction during outings.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Friendly

Job description

Hours: 4 hours term time and 8 hours school holidays, flexible with days

Rate: £13.50 per hour

Area: Stanley, Co Durham.

Personal Assistant required to support a female aged 11 years who lives in Stanley, has autism and uses BSL as communication. The main role of the worker will be to take the child out to various activities.

She is a happy and active child who likes outdoor play, especially play parks and swings. She also enjoys baking, soft play, trampolining and loves museums that she can interact with.

We are looking for someone who can provide a positive, caring environment for our daughter. The most important attributes of a PA would be to be caring, patient, and friendly and be able to cater for her needs.

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.