Personal Assistant - JYNCL

Disability North; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Disability North is seeking a kind, reliable and calm support worker to assist a 15-year-old with autism at home and in the community in Newcastle upon Tyne.

You will help with daily activities, accompany him to activities such as soft play and cinema, support emotional regulation and independence, and build a positive, trusting relationship. You must have permission to work in the UK.

The role requires patience, empathy and a proactive, safety-minded approach.

Qualifications

• Kind, reliable and calm.
• Ability to build a positive, trusting relationship.

Responsibilities

• Support with daily activities at home and in the community.
• Join in with activities the young person enjoys and promote independence.
• Help manage emotions and provide calm, patient support to keep him safe and settled.
• Get to know the young person and build a positive, trusting relationship.

Job description

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.

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