Location: Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne
Hours: 2 hours per week term time, Wednesday & Thursday (half hour in the morning and half hour in the afternoon)
Rate: £16.50 per hour
We are looking for a compassionate, responsible Personal Assistant (PA) to support our daughter, Dua, a friendly, fun, and sociable almost 12-year-old with Apert Syndrome. Dua is fully dependent on a tracheostomy to maintain a safe airway, and she also has learning disabilities. Dua’s health condition requires careful attention to hygiene and PPE, including wearing a mask. The role will involve accompanying Dua in a taxi to and from school, ensuring her safety and well-being throughout the journey.
Essential Skills:
Awareness and experience of working with individuals with a tracheostomy.
Ability to react quickly and efficiently in emergencies.
Good hygiene practices and the ability to maintain a clean environment.
Willingness to engage in required training.
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An enhanced DBS will be required for this role and any offer of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory references and DBS.
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.