Hours: 2.5 hours per week term time including weekends
9.5 hours per week school holidays
Area: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Rate: £12.50 per hour
Driver Essential
We are currently recruiting for an experienced personal assistant for a young boy with complexed behavioural and physical complexed needs. He currently resides with his mum and sibling and has dogs. The individual has a diagnosis of Non-verbal Autism, chronic bowel/kidney disease with complications, Reflux issues and high blood pressure, he has a diagnosis of PICA and due to this always requires full supervision as he will eat non-food items and can harm himself by biting himself, he also has no awareness of danger. The young person enjoys a variety of sensory stimulating activities including trampolining, swimming and trips to the local parks that have spinning play apparatus. He uses a specialist buggy or harness for trips outside as he struggles to walk far, and for his own safety, he has a specialist helmet that he wears intermittently. The young person loves music and dance which is also used to support with his meltdowns when they arise, and he loves visiting places that have horses as he has a real love of them.
Makaton is currently being taught to the individual so experience of communication with Makaton would be advantageous and necessary for this role.
Technology gadgets are kept to a minimum for this young person as he becomes easily frustrated with the gadgets and becomes disruptive. He has a love of all things related to dinosaurs and whales and has quite a collection of toys.
The main tasks within this role will include supporting the parent in accompanying them to activities, and appointments if necessary, toileting and feeding duties.
This role requires someone who can demonstrate confidentiality and understand the need for it.
We are looking for a car driver with a full clean UK driving licence in this role.
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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.