Overview
Reporting to: Direct Payment Employer
Location: Throckley, Newcastle upon Tyne
Hours of work: 7 hours per week (2 weekday afternoons)
Rate of pay: £13.00 per hour
Car owner/ driving licence essential for this role
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.
Closing date: 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.
For more information, please see the Job Description. If you would like to work with my active daughter please fill out the online application form.
Responsibilities
* Provide personal assistance and support for two afternoons per week with activities such as visits to a trampoline park, Tim Lamb Centre, Riverside Park in Chester Le Street, and the MetroCentre with a stop for ice cream.
* Support the child to engage in play, movement and exploration while promoting independence.
* Ensure safety during activities and outings, including transportation as required.
About the child
My daughter enjoys activities such as watching her tablet, playing with dolls, games like hide and seek, and visiting parks and playgrounds with slides, swings, jumping and climbing. One favourite playground is Hamsterley Forest. She is autistic and non-verbal but can communicate using PECS, a Now and Next board, and gestures.
Qualifications and requirements
* Experience supporting children with autism and non-verbal communication needs is desirable.
* Ability to give the child space and time to develop independence.
* Driving licence and own car essential.
* Subject to DBS checks and references.
Other information
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.
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