Compassionate Personal Assistant for 13-Year-Old with ASD

Disability North; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support organization in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a compassionate individual to provide support and companionship to a 13-year-old boy with autism spectrum disorder. The role involves visiting shops and engaging in activities like sports and swimming to help build confidence. This part-time position requires 3 hours of work per week on weekends, with a pay rate of £12.50 per hour. Ideal candidates have a caring nature and experience with children with special needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder is desirable.
• Driver preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and companionship to a 13-year-old boy with ASD.
• Visit shops and engage in sports and swimming to build confidence.

Skills

Compassionate support

Patience

Communication skills

Job description

A local support organization in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a compassionate individual to provide support and companionship to a 13-year-old boy with autism spectrum disorder. The role involves visiting shops and engaging in activities like sports and swimming to help build confidence. This part-time position requires 3 hours of work per week on weekends, with a pay rate of £12.50 per hour. Ideal candidates have a caring nature and experience with children with special needs.