Personal Assistant – JYNCL

Disability North; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Disability North is seeking a weekend support worker to assist a 15-year-old at home and in the community in Blakelaw, Newcastle. The role is 4 hours per week with a pay rate of £14.20 per hour, based in the UK. The successful candidate should be kind, reliable and able to engage in activities the young person enjoys.

The job requires patience and a calm, understanding approach to support the young person with autism and challenging moments, while encouraging independence and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in caregiving or support work.
• Ability to stay calm, patient and understanding with autism.
• Willingness to support activities in home and community.

Responsibilities

• Support daily activities for the child in home and community settings.
• Join in activities the child enjoys and promote independence.
• Help manage emotions and ensure safety and happiness.

Skills

Caregiving

Patience

Calm demeanor

Community support

Job description

Hours: 4 hours per week (weekends only)

Rate of pay: £14.20 per hour

Location: Blakelaw, Newcastle

My name is Josh, I’m 15 years old, and I’m looking for someone fun, kind and patient to support me at home and out in the community.

I love being busy and going out. Some of my favourite things to do are going to soft play, trampoline parks and the cinema. I really enjoy going out for food, especially kebabs! At home I like colouring in, doing diamond art, watching YouTube and playing on my phone. I love listening to music and singing, and I find ambulances really fascinating. I’m a twin and I really enjoy going to school, which is an important part of my routine.

I have autism and sometimes I can find things tricky. I don’t like loud noises, even though I can make quite a lot of noise myself. There are times when I can become dysregulated, and this can lead to challenging behaviour, so I need someone who can stay calm, patient and understanding, and help me feel settled and safe again. I don’t like wearing a coat, so I will need prompting and encouragement to dress appropriately for the weather.

Your job would be to support me with my daily activities, join in with things I enjoy, help me manage my emotions, encourage my independence and make sure I’m safe and happy. It’s really important that you take time to get to know me and build a positive, trusting relationship with me.

I’m looking for someone who is kind, reliable and calm, who enjoys being active and spending time out in the community.

For more information, please see 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.