Personal Assistant - MNONCL

Disability North; Newcastle upon Tyne; Presencial; GBP 15.000 - 22.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Disability North is seeking a part-time personal assistant to support Maryam, a 5-year-old with autism and sensory needs, during family outings and at home. The role focuses on safety, companionship, and enabling outdoor activities while keeping all children together.

The successful candidate will work roughly 3 hours per week during school holidays, paid £13.50 per hour, with an enhanced DBS as part of the recruitment process. Applicants must have right to work in the UK.

Formación

• Experience caring for children with autism and sensory disorders.
• Understanding of safety during outings.
• Ability to follow care plan and instructions.

Responsabilidades

• Support Maryam during outings with the family.
• Ensure Maryam's safety and comfort at all times.
• Assist with home activities and routine as directed.

Descripción del empleo

Hours: 3 hours per week (school holidays only)

Rate of Pay: £13.50 per hour

About the role:

We are looking for a personal assistant to support our beautiful 5-year-old daughter, Maryam. We are looking for someone who can work alongside us as an extra pair of hands when we are out on social outings to allow us to be able to take all three of our children and keep them all safe.

About Maryam:

Maryam is a beautiful 5-year-old young girl, who lives at home with her parents and two sisters who are 8 and 10. Maryam loves to visit quiet environments which can include the park, swimming at the Alan Shearer Centre and generally being outdoors. At home she enjoys activities such as painting, reading books, playing with her teddies, water play and playing with playdough.

Maryam is autistic as well as having sensory disorder and PICCA. She is also nonverbal. She has no safety awareness so you will need to have awareness of her surroundings and always keep her safe while she is enjoying the activities she loves.

For more information, please see the Job Description

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4.

An enhanced DBS will be required for this role and any offer of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory references and DBS.

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

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

To be discussed at the Interview / Next stage – Competitive rate (dependent on experience)