Personal Assistant - ZSONCL

Disability North; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Disability North in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a part-time Personal Assistant to support a young boy with Downs Syndrome on outings and daily activities. The role involves supervising activities, ensuring safety, and providing companionship in line with his needs and energy levels.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about working with children, experience with disabled children is valued, and a DBS check and references will be carried out. 6 hours per week, £14 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience with disabled children is beneficial.
• Reliable and vigilant when out and about.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and supervision for Zion during outings and daily activities.
• Ensure safety as Zion uses reins and may not recognize danger.
• Assist with travel to activities as needed.

Skills

Childcare experience

Job description

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (Kenton area)

Hours: 6 hours per week to be used flexibly

Rate of Pay: £14.00 per hour

The purpose of this job is to support my son Zion who is a lovely 8-year-old boy who is full of energy and loves to be out and about. He loves to go trampolining, soft play and the sensory room at the Tim Lamb Centre. He also likes going to the cinema, but it depends on the film, and he delights in going for a milk shake.

Zion has Downs Syndrome and is very affectionate and likes to be cuddled. He communicates using single words and if he doesn’t like something he will say no. Zion has no awareness of danger and wears reins, and the PA always has to be vigilant when out and about.

Ideally, the family would like a PA who is enthusiastic with a genuine interest and enjoyment in working with children and has some experience of working with disabled children.

This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check and references which will be taken up if you are offered the post.

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.