Hours: 8 hours per week to be used after school and Sundays
Area: Jarrow, South Tyneside
Rates of Pay: Age related national minimum wage to £12.90 per hour. this is negotiable at interview and higher rate payable
Holidays: 5.6 weeks pro rota per annum
We are urgently seeking a younger male to be a personal assistant to a 15-year-old boy. This boy has a diagnosis of Autism, learning disability and Anxiety Disorder. Part of his anxiety manifests itself through not being comfortable around unfamiliar people. You will be required after school and some weekends (which can be discussed at interview).
He loves football and will swing between loving Newcastle United and Sunderland depending how he is feeling, he is also very active and adores swimming likes the beach, he attends Waves on a Saturday. He likes to go out for food, but equally as happy being active. He is also what more social interaction with his peers.
He has been known to be verbally outspoken and say inappropriate things at time. He also my display physical behaviours that may challenge at times when in a heightened state. He has limited danger awareness while in the community and may at times when heighten leave the environment he is in. Therefore, he is very vulnerable when out in the community unsupervised.
We urgently need the right people to help this young man to have a fulfilling and varied time doing the things he likes.
This post is based on 2:1 with the right people coming forward. A full enhanced DBS is essential for this role.
We can only accept and forward applications/applicants who live in the UK and have driving licence but may consider non drivers.
There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be male/female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4.
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.