Female Personal Assistant – FRHNCL

Disability North; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support organization is looking for a Female Personal Assistant to support a young girl named Frankie in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role involves empowering Frankie to safely enjoy her local community activities and promoting her independence. Candidates should have experience working with children with developmental delays and must communicate calmly in challenging situations. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have experience working with children with developmental delays.
• Ability to promote safety and independence.
• Must have clear DBS and references.

Responsibilities

• Support Frankie in accessing and enjoying her local community.
• Promote Frankie’s independence and safety.
• Manage potentially challenging situations calmly.

Skills

Experience supporting children with developmental delay

Commitment to promoting safety and independence

Effective communication in challenging situations

Job description

Overview

Role: Female Personal Assistant (PA) to support a young girl named Frankie. The role focuses on helping her safely access and enjoy her local community while promoting her independence.

School holidays: 8 hours (to be agreed with employer)

Rate of Pay: £14.50 per hour

About Frankie

Frankie is an almost 12-year-old girl with a bright, happy personality. She is very friendly, loves to stay active, and enjoys being outdoors. Her favourite activities include:

• Playing in the garden
• Visiting the park
• Going for walks along the River Tyne
• Swimming and trampolining
• Colouring in (her absolute favourite!)

Frankie has Global Developmental Delay and experiences emotional and attachment challenges. She may become dysregulated, especially during school periods or in busy environments. She requires support in recognising when to take a break from overstimulating situations. Although she communicates well and follows instructions, she has no sense of danger, so safety awareness is crucial. Frankie can form attachments quickly and may be blunt in her communication, so a calm and professional PA is essential.

Occupational requirement 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.

Safeguarding and DBS An enhanced DBS will be required for this role and any offer of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory references and DBS.

Work eligibility At the time of starting employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.

Qualifications and requirements

The candidate should have or be prepared to obtain:

• Experience supporting children with developmental delay and related needs
• A commitment to promoting safety, independence, and positive behavioural support
• Ability to communicate calmly and effectively in potentially challenging situations
• Clear DBS, satisfactory references, and eligibility to work in the U.K.

Important notes

Details of criminal convictions are handled in line with legal requirements. Applicants may be asked to provide information relevant to safeguarding checks as part of the recruiting process.

References

Please provide details of two referees who can confirm your suitability. One referee should be a current or most recent employer where possible.