Personal Assistant – JHAWNCL

Disability North; Maryland; On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Own car required

Job summary

Disability North is seeking a part-time PA to support a child with autism in West Denton, Newcastle upon Tyne. The role is 20 hours per week during school holidays, with a pay rate of £15.00 per hour. A driving licence and own car are essential to accompany the child to activities and appointments.

Applicants must have permission to work in the U.K. and be comfortable providing engaging, sensory play and safe supervision during outings to pools, parks, and trampolines.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with autism and sensory needs.
• Comfortable supervising active play and trips to swimming pools.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated care and supervision for a child with autism during daily activities.
• Assist with sensory and messy play at home and in community settings.

Skills

Driving licence

Job description

Location: West Denton, Newcastle upon Tyne

Hours of work: 20 hours per week school holidays

Rate of pay: £15.00 per hour

Driving licence and own car essential

My son is 10 years old, he has autism, is very active and enjoys lots of sensory and messy play. He enjoys going trampolining and soft play at the Tim Lamb Centre and other trampoline parks as well as soft plays that he is familiar with. He loves water and would like his PA to take him to the hydro pool at the Alan Shearer Centre and other swimming pools. He also loves having beach days in the summer. He enjoys playgrounds especially swings if the park if it is not too busy. At home he enjoys sensory play with sand and cornflakes.

If you would like to learn more about this role please read 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.