Social Personal Assistant - MMONCL

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

Job summary

Disability North is seeking a part-time PA to support Maisy, a 6-year-old with autism and learning needs, in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role requires travel with Maisy, watchful supervision, and flexibility across 2–3 sessions per week, including term and holiday time.

£14.00 per hour is offered, with mileage reimbursed. A car driver with own vehicle is essential, and a DBS check and references will be required. Permission to work in the UK is mandatory at start.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with autism.
• Ability to accompany Maisy on activities and outings.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK at start of employment.

Responsibilities

• Accompany Maisy on activities and sessions; be flexible across 2–3 sessions per week.
• Stay vigilant and monitor Maisy while out and about, understanding her needs and safety requirements.

Skills

Car driver with own vehicle

Job description

Hours: 2 PAs required for 4 hours a week hours term time and 9 hours a week holiday time only. To be used flexibly over 2 or 3 sessions

Location: West Denton, Newcastle upon Tyne

Rates of pay: £14.00 per hour

Car driver with own vehicle essential

Maisy is a lovely, bouncy, happy funny 6-year-old girl who lives with her mum and 2 sisters in the west end of Newcastle. She loves to always be on the move and is always singing and dancing and her current favourite is Minions Zumba to which she knows all the words and moves perfectly. Maisy happily spends her time on her iPad whether it’s listening to musicals, watching cartoons or Dinosaur World or World blocks.

Maisy loves to be out and about, one or her favourites being the beach where she likes to run back and forward with the waves and go on nature walks like Hamsterly Forest, Bolam Lake and Northumberlandia for open spaces and freedom. Maisy also loves to go swimming as well. Maisy also enjoys spending time at the soft play but prefers quiet sessions as she doesn’t like crowds.

Maisy doesn’t go anywhere without her companion Pepi Nana

Maisy is autistic and has learning difficulties as well as Pica and must always be watched carefully regarding this. She has no awareness of danger, so the PA must be vigilant when out and about with her. Ideally, we are seeking a PAs with some experience of working with children with autism, who are enthusiastic with a genuine interest and enjoyment in working with children.

A car driver is essential, and 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.

To be discussed at the Interview / Next stage – Competitive rate (dependent on experience)