Overview
Hours: 3 hours per week term time including weekends; 9 hours per week school holidays including weekends. Area: Westerhope area, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Rate: £14.00 per hour. Driving Licence Essential.
Leighton is a happy, chatty, energetic nearly 11-year-old who lives with his mum and pets in Westerhope. He has a cat and a dog and enjoys helping with feeding times. Leighton has PURA 5Q31.1, a genetic condition that can affect medical issues and development, including heart valve complications monitored by supervision of activity levels. He also has Microcephaly, which can cause neurological learning difficulties. Individuals with PURA express feelings through sounds and movements; Leighton usually expresses himself with movement and is very verbal.
We are seeking an experienced individual with background in supporting individuals with learning difficulties and challenging behaviours. Behaviours typically arise when Leighton becomes dysregulated or does not want to end an activity he is enjoying. As Leighton’s PA you must be able to demonstrate and explain the methods you would use to bring Leighton back to a regulated state and keep him safe.
Leighton loves technology, especially Super Mario, and enjoys time on his iPad gaming. He is a thrill seeker who would benefit from a PA who can support and accompany him to local parks and day trips to theme parks. He enjoys outdoor activities and watching trains at the local station, and may enjoy an occasional McDonalds. Leighton can be a fight-or-flight risk and may run if activities deviate from his usual routines; vigilance is key to this role.
Leighton is looking for someone who has the same energy and can support and encourage his independence to access the community and enjoy activities of his choice.
A car driver is essential for this role and a good level of fitness is required.
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.
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