Personal Assistant – 5013595LS

Disability North; South Shields; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support organization is seeking a Personal Assistant to assist a seven-year-old boy with special needs in South Shields. The role involves supporting personal care, ensuring safety, and engaging with the child in various activities. The position offers flexible hours during school holidays at a rate of up to £12.90 per hour, providing a vital service to the child's family.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children, especially with special needs.
• Ability to provide personal care as needed, including assistance with hygiene.
• Strong communication skills to connect with the child.

Responsibilities

• Support the child during play and activities tailored to his needs.
• Assist with personal care and ensure safety during outings.
• Help the child with communication and personal development.

Skills

Experience with children

Patience

Ability to follow directions

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Personal Assistant for a seven-year-old boy. A woman would be preferred but Gran is willing to look at anyone who applies.

Location, Hours and Pay

• Area: South Shields
• Hours: 4 hours per week in each school holiday
• Rates of pay: Age related national minimum wage, up to £12.90 per hour
• Holidays: 5.6 weeks pro rata per annum

About the child

He is a seven-year-old boy with a diagnosis of 22Q Chromosome deletion (DiGeorge Syndrome) and other health conditions. He is nonverbal and communicates through hand leading, pointing, some Makaton and gestures. He is cheeky and loving. He currently lives with his maternal grandmother, which has been the pattern on and off since birth.

He is usually good with people other than Gran, but may push boundaries to get his own way and may require a firm “no” and redirection. There would be some personal care as Logan uses nappies and does not have reliable toilet awareness. He cannot walk well and uses a buggy; he may crawl on hands and knees or run on tiptoes. He has limited road sense and could be at risk of wandering if not supervised. He can be distracted by sensory input and does not like the word “no” or being denied something he wants.

He enjoys spending time at home with noisy toys, watching Mr Tumble, or going out to the park, garden or soft play. He likes Metro trains, car outings and going out for tea. There is a definite dislike of cucumber and messy play.

Role expectations

Gran is doing a great job, but a Personal Assistant would help greatly during the school holidays. The role may include some personal care and safety supervision, and supporting play and activities that are suitable for his needs.

How to apply

If you are unable to complete an online application, you can request one by forwarding your name and address to [e-mail], quoting the reference number you wish to apply for, and you will be sent one by post. All applications will be forwarded to the individual service user/employer. CVs will not be accepted.

Please note this vacancy is not employed through South Tyneside Council but through the individual service user.

This post is exempt under the 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.

Application form

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Additional questions

Could you work extra hours at short notice? Could you assist with form filling, paying bills and shopping? Would you be prepared to work in a house where smoking is not permitted? Please tell us if there are any Personal Assistance tasks you could not perform for religious, cultural or medical reasons. When would you be able to start work? Where did you see this advert?

Criminal convictions

Because of the nature of the work, this post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions unless they are subject to filtering. Any information given will be confidential.

Declaration: Have you had any criminal convictions that are not subject to filtering?

References

Please provide details of two referees. One must be a current or most recent employer if you have one; they should not be a close family member.

1. Name, relationship, address, telephone, e-mail, consent to contact after interview

2. Name, relationship, address, telephone, e-mail, consent to contact after interview

Declaration

I confirm that the information on this form is accurate to the best of my knowledge and that I have not omitted any facts that may affect my application. If employed and the information is later found to be inaccurate, I may be dismissed.