Vacancy 1
Hours: 9.30am-2.30pm. Monday-Friday, 52 weeks per year.
During school holidays these hours may be split over 3 shifts per week instead of 5.
Rate: £16.00 per hour, £400 per week.
Area: Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15
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Vacancy 2
We are seeking 1 PA to do 1 sleep in per week.
Hours: 8pm-8am. Nights will vary from week to week.
Rate: £16.00 per hour, £192 per week.
Area: Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15
Driver Essential
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We are seeking several Personal Assistants to work alongside our family in supporting our son Sean who has severe Cerebral Palsy and Lennox- Gastaut Syndrome.
Meet Sean
Sean is 16 years old and is such a joy to be around. Sean is a happy content boy who loves lots of things including close contact and being read stories. Sean also enjoys having light stimulation and going into his hydrotherapy pool which he has at home but more than anything Sean loves his cuddles and being sang to.
Sean loves being outside and doing outside activities such as going to the cinemas, going ice skating and going bowling but Sean’s favourite is going for nice long walks in his wheelchair during the summer months and having drives out in his car.
Sean is registered blind, but he lights up every room he is in with his big, beautiful eyes which he smiles through. Sean’s complex needs impact his daily life massively, but we like to make sure he has the best quality of life and lives life to the best of his advantage. Sean has 3 younger siblings, 2 dogs and a cat so as you can imagine we have a very busy life, and our house is never quiet!
Sean’s needs
Sean has severe Cerebral Palsy which occurred at birth during his delivery which led to him having this diagnosis. Sean has a rare form of Epilepsy called Lennox- Gastaut Syndrome and has a number of seizures every day with some days being better than others.
Sean has an unsafe swallow so is peg fed with all of his nutrition and medicines given via his peg. For toileting Sean has an ileostomy and he needs to have intermittently catheterisation throughout the day. At night Sean uses a BIPAP machine to help with his obstructive airway due to having sleep apnoea.
What we are looking for
We are looking for people that can make an impact on Sean’s life and give him the best love and care with lots of activities.
We want people who are confident and fun with lots of smiles and laughter and have a positive attitude around Sean.
We are looking for people who are clean and tidy and confident in water.
Our hope is to have people come into our lives and become like family to us and for them to treat Sean like their own.
Healthcare experience and working with children with complex needs is preferred. Nursing experience is an advantage.
Driving is essential so Sean can access outside activities and for people to be confident driving Sean’s wheelchair access van.
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.