At a Glance
- Tasks: Support an 8-year-old boy with daily activities and community outings.
- Company: Seeking a Personal Assistant for a family in Newcastle upon Tyne.
- Benefits: Pay of £14.00 per hour for 21 hours per week during school holidays.
- Other info: Training and guidance will be provided.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact in the life of a child with special needs.
- Qualifications: Experience with children with disabilities and a full driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 14 - 14 £ per hour.
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (NE4)
Hours: 21 hours per week for 6 weeks (school holidays)
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Driver with own vehicle essential.
We are seeking a kind, patient, and reliable PA to support our 8-year-old son, Maaz, during school holidays. Maaz is a happy and loving child with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Global Developmental Delay, and Autism. He uses a wheelchair full time and needs constant supervision and support with daily activities. He enjoys his iPad, children’s TV, and outings to places like soft play, parks, farms, and the aquarium, though busy environments can be challenging.
The role includes:
- Supporting community outings
- Ensuring Maaz’s safety at all times
- Travelling with him in your own car
- Providing personal care including nappy changes, hygiene support, and offering food and drinks (Halal diet)
Essential: experience working with children with disabilities, full driving licence, own vehicle with appropriate insurance, and a caring, reliable nature.
Desirable: experience supporting children with Autism.
Training and guidance will be provided. 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.
Personal Assistant – SHMNCL in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: £14.50 per hour
This role is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, offering £14.00 per hour for 21 hours weekly. Join a caring family dedicated to supporting their son, Maaz, who has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Autism.
