Social Personal Assistant - GJNCL

Disability North; Callerton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive organization for individuals with special needs is seeking a Personal Assistant for a 17-year-old boy with autism in Callerton, UK. The role involves assisting with daily routines and activities, requiring a patient and physically fit male. Competitive pay of £13.00 per hour, with flexible working hours including weekends. Candidates must have permission to work in the U.K.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with developmental delays.
• Ability to maintain consistent routines for the individual.
• Ensuring safety during dysregulated states.

Responsibilities

• Assist Guy in daily activities and routines.
• Support him during outdoor activities and hobbies.
• Maintain a comforting environment to reduce anxiety.

Skills

Understanding of Autism

Patient demeanor

Physical fitness

Job description

Hours: 6 hours per week term time. 8 hours per week school holiday time. To include weekend work – flexibility required, and hours will be discussed at interview stage.

Area: Lower Callerton, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Rate: £13.00 per hour

Guy is a lovely 17-year-old boy who is happy to attend school. He has a diagnosis of autism and developmental delay; he lives with his mum who is his main and sole carer. Guy has in the past suffered aggression towards himself and his mother when dysregulated however following several investigations and correct medication guy is now settled with no physical aggressive outbursts but can become dysregulated and emotionally upset and display anxiety, however activities he enjoys, and being outdoors can regulate him quickly and effectively.

Guy enjoys music therapy, spending time on his iPad and getting creative with his Arts and Crafts materials. Guy really enjoys being creative in the kitchen and loves nothing better than to bake his favourite cakes and biscuits. Guy is motivated by food and enjoys visiting restaurants.

Due to the nature of Guy’s health issues Guy needs regular consistent routines and can become dysregulated if new things are introduced too quickly so a patient Personal Assistant with an understanding of Autism and developmental delay is required. Guy is over 6ft tall and as such is extremely strong when he becomes dysregulated. This position would be best suited to a male personal assistant who has a good level of fitness.

Guy likes to visit the Alan Shearer Centre and the Tim Lamb Centre and up until recently really enjoyed horse riding, which he would potentially like to get back into.

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.