Personal Assistant - 5021353MT
| Posting date: | 17 April 2024 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 May 2024 |
| Location: | South Shields, Tyne & Wear |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Disability North |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Hours: 16 hours per month and 4 hours every weekend (to be discussed at interview)
Area: South Shields
Rate of pay: from age related national minimum wage to £12.15 per hour
Holidays: 5.6 weeks per annum (pro rata)
We are looking for a PA for a 5-year-old Autistic child with a learning disability, who lives at home with their parents and older siblings. He likes to be outdoors, to go swimming, cooking, and playing on his iPad. He also likes trains and Disney.
This funny outgoing young boy loves to draw and play with his trains and will happily walk along the beach, so because of his needs would need constant supervision when out and about. He also would need assistance with eating and personal care.
The responsibilities of the PA would be to assist the family to provide support for this child in the community which helps the family dynamic and to understand that situations and environments can sometimes be overstimulating and stressful.
The PA would need to be aware and constantly alert to maintain his safety, as this child has bundles of energy and is always active.
The hours be over weekends and evenings to be discussed at interview.
A driver for this role is not essential but, the family would prefer a driver.
If you are unable to complete an application online, you can request one by forwarding your name and address to self.directedsupportteam@southtyneside.gov.uk quoting the reference number you wish to apply for and you will be sent one out in the post. CVs will not be accepted.
Please note these vacancies are not employed through South Tyneside Council but through the individual service user.
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.
Area: South Shields
Rate of pay: from age related national minimum wage to £12.15 per hour
Holidays: 5.6 weeks per annum (pro rata)
We are looking for a PA for a 5-year-old Autistic child with a learning disability, who lives at home with their parents and older siblings. He likes to be outdoors, to go swimming, cooking, and playing on his iPad. He also likes trains and Disney.
This funny outgoing young boy loves to draw and play with his trains and will happily walk along the beach, so because of his needs would need constant supervision when out and about. He also would need assistance with eating and personal care.
The responsibilities of the PA would be to assist the family to provide support for this child in the community which helps the family dynamic and to understand that situations and environments can sometimes be overstimulating and stressful.
The PA would need to be aware and constantly alert to maintain his safety, as this child has bundles of energy and is always active.
The hours be over weekends and evenings to be discussed at interview.
A driver for this role is not essential but, the family would prefer a driver.
If you are unable to complete an application online, you can request one by forwarding your name and address to self.directedsupportteam@southtyneside.gov.uk quoting the reference number you wish to apply for and you will be sent one out in the post. CVs will not be accepted.
Please note these vacancies are not employed through South Tyneside Council but through the individual service user.
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.
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