Social Personal Assistant - HERTNCL

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Disability North in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a dedicated Personal Assistant to support a 12-year-old boy with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. You will promote participation in activities, help with daily routines, and enable safe, engaging experiences in family and community settings.

A valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential, with mileage reimbursed. The role is 4 hours term-time plus 4 hours in holidays, paid at £14.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic with a genuine interest in working with children.
• Ability to support daily routines, communication, confidence activities.
• Ability to manage emotions and help the child settle in different environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide social assistance to the child and help achieve his goals.
• Support daily routines and personal care as needed.
• Promote communication using the child's preferred methods and social interaction.
• Support participation in activities and help manage emotions.
• Ensure safety at all times and accompany to activities.

Skills

Friendly

Patient

Energetic

Engage with child

Job description

Location: Scotswood, Newcastle upon Tyne

Hours: 4 hours term time and 4 hours holiday time

Rate of Pay: £14.00 per hour

Driver with own vehicle essential

My son is a happy and lovely easy going 12-year-old who loves to be active. He really enjoys being outside just about anywhere whether it is walking in the park especially Exhibition Park where he delights in playing in the sandpit or going to the beach and messing around in the water. He also likes to go swimming and is open to taking part in different activities. Other activities that he enjoys are going trampolining or the Tim Lamb Centre. He likes to listen to dance music and observing people dance.

My son has been diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. He also has some sensory processing difficulties which impact on his ability to independently engage in activities therefore it is important that he is supported in participating in any activity He requires prompting with most things including his personal care. He also has limited communication using only single words, so we are looking for a PA who is friendly, patient energetic and able to fully engage and participate in activities with him, rather than just supervise him

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic with a genuine interest and enjoyment in working with children. And will support him with his daily routines, communication, confidence activities and help him to manage his emotions and become settled in different environments

The purpose of this job will be to provide him with social assistance and assisting him in achieving his goals, ensuring his safety at all times.

Driver with a clean licence and own vehicle is essential.

Mileage will 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.

£27,795.00 - Rest of England £30,906.00 - London