Personal Assistant - ABANCL in Newcastle upon Tyne

Overview

We are looking for a kind, reliable, and flexible Personal Assistant to support my daughter, Anna, who has Autism Spectrum Disorder and significant communication difficulties. Anna requires support with personal care, social activities, and emotional regulation. She uses tools like PECS and visual prompts to aid her understanding, and routine is very important to her well-being. Your role will involve assisting Anna with activities she enjoys, such as swimming, walks, or soft play, as well as helping her navigate daily tasks, manage her emotional responses, and ensure her safety, particularly around situations she finds distressing, such as encountering dogs. This is a rewarding role for someone with a positive attitude toward inclusion and supporting disabled children.

Responsibilities

• Assist Anna with activities she enjoys (e.g., swimming, walks, soft play).
• Help her navigate daily tasks and manage emotional responses.
• Support personal care and maintain safety, particularly in situations that may cause distress (e.g., encountering dogs).
• Use tools like PECS and visual prompts to aid understanding and routines.

Qualifications and requirements

• No formal qualifications required, but experience working with children with autism is preferred.
• Patience, dependability, ability to follow direction, and maintain confidentiality.
• Being a driver is preferred; training will be provided as needed.
• Right to work in the UK at start of employment.

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