Social Care Personal Assistant - BLDNCL

Disability North; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local charity is seeking 2 Social Care Personal Assistants to support a delightful 13-year-old boy with disabilities in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role involves engaging in various activities, ensuring the child's safety, and providing companionship. Ideal candidates will have experience working with disabled children, although driving is preferred, it's not essential. A DBS check is required before starting.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in working with disabled children.
• Must undergo a satisfactory DBS check.
• Must have valid U.K. work permission.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance for a non-verbal child.
• Engage in active recreational activities with the child.
• Ensure safety and vigilance due to child's awareness of danger.

Skills

Enthusiasm for working with children

Experience with disabled children

Ability to drive

Job description

Overview

Job title: 2 Social Care Personal Assistants

Hours: 3 hours x 2 weekly and 6.5 hours x 2 weekly holiday time

Location: Southwest Denton, Newcastle upon Tyne

Rates of pay: £15.00 per hour.

About Daniel

Daniel is a delightful happy 13-year-old lad with a great smile who lives with his dad in the west end of Newcastle. He loves being active and likes to be out and about and enjoys going to the beach, trampolining, swimming, and going to the park especially being on the swings. Daniel also loves travelling on public transport whether it’s the buses or the Metro. He is a big fan of water and is happiest spending time in his hot tub at home. Daniel is very stimulated with cause-and-effect games for example, when at the beach he loves to throw stones in the water just to see the splash.

Daniel has epilepsy which occurs in clusters and training will be provided to pre-empt these. He also has vestibular sensory balance which simply, makes him feel as if he is at sea constantly, he is also non-verbal, but he understands what you say and claps to communicate. Daniel has no awareness of danger, and the PAs will constantly need to be vigilant when with him and on occasions use his reins.

Requirements

• Ideally, dad would like PAs who are enthusiastic with a genuine interest and enjoyment in working with children and have some experience of working with disabled children.
• A car driver in this role would be preferred but not essential and mileage would be reimbursed.
• 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.