Personal Assistant / Support Worker Needed PT@ £14.67 in Ashington

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Ashington; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

A caring and reliable Personal Assistant is needed to support a vibrant young girl with Down syndrome in the Morpeth/Ashington area. The role focuses on personal care, social and leisure activities, and helping her stay independent, with after-school hours during term time and extra hours in school holidays.

A driver is preferred to access community activities and training can be provided for medication administration if needed.

Qualifications

• The ideal person will be patient, energetic and able to build a strong, trusting relationship.
• Confident supporting personal care and adapting to individual needs.
• Provide reassurance during transitions and activities away from home.

Responsibilities

• Personal Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Skills

Caring

Reliability

Patience

Energetic

Job description

Personal Assistant / Support Worker Needed PT@ £14.67 in Ashington

Location: Morpeth | Hours: 2.5 hours per week during term time (after school on Tuesday or Thursday preferred) and 4 hours per week during school holidays.

Help a Wonderful Young Girl Grow in Confidence and Independence We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable female Personal Assistant to support a vibrant young girl with Down syndrome. She is full of character, cheeky, determined, affectionate and fun-loving, with a big personality and an infectious enthusiasm for life. This rewarding role is all about helping her build independence, enjoy new experiences and have fun in a safe and supportive way. Whether it's a trip to the swimming pool, a soft play session, attending Scouts or simply enjoying creative and messy play, you'll play an important part in helping her access activities she loves while developing her confidence and social skills. The ideal person will be patient, energetic and able to build a strong, trusting relationship. You'll be confident supporting her with personal care, adapting to her individual needs and providing reassurance when required, particularly during transitions and activities away from home. As she is an active young girl who loves to be on the move, you'll need plenty of energy and a positive approach to encourage her independence while keeping her safe. A driver is preferred to help her access community activities, and training can be provided for medication administration if needed. Most importantly, we're looking for someone kind, dependable and committed to making a positive difference in a young person's life. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a supportive family and a truly delightful child, helping her thrive, have fun and reach her full potential.

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Personal Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Training

• Essential PA Guide
• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Moving & Handling
• Understanding challenging behaviour
• Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication
• Continence Care