At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a fun-loving 12-year-old with school pick-ups, outdoor activities, and light meal prep.
- Company: Join a caring family environment in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne.
- Benefits: Earn £14.50 per hour for up to 7.5 hours a week, plus rewarding experiences.
- Other info: Ideal for those who enjoy being active and building positive relationships.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a young person's life while enjoying outdoor adventures.
- Qualifications: Must be reliable, friendly, and love animals; driving license required.
The predicted salary is between 14.5 - 14.5 £ per hour.
Hours: Up to 7.5 hours per week
Rate of pay: £14.50 per hour
Location: Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne
Driver with own vehicle essential
We are looking for a friendly, reliable and active Personal Assistant to support a 12-year-old boy. He enjoys screen time, being outdoors, trampolining in the garden, swimming, bike rides and spending time with animals. He also has two dogs at home, so an animal lover is essential.
About the role
- Collecting him from school, taking him home
- Preparing a light meal
- Walking the dogs
- Spending time with him in the garden, including playing outside and using the trampoline
- Helping him enjoy activities in a safe and supportive way
- During the school holidays, getting out into the community and enjoying fun activities such as visiting Pets Corner, going on bike rides, swimming, and spending time outdoors
Main duties
- School pick-ups and support after school
- Preparing a light meal
- Supporting outdoor play and garden activities
- Encouraging safe and enjoyable community activities during school holidays
- Animal-related and other fun activities
- Building a positive, trusting relationship
About you
We are looking for someone who is kind, patient, fun and reliable. You should enjoy being active, spending time outdoors and supporting a young person to access activities he enjoys. You must be comfortable around dogs and enjoy animals. Previous experience supporting children or young people would be helpful, but the right attitude, reliability and ability to build trust are just as important.
Essential
- Animal lover and confident around dogs
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Friendly, patient and positive
- Able to support outdoor and community activities
- Comfortable preparing a light meal
- Able to build a good relationship with a 12-year-old boy
- Driver with access to a car
Desirable
- Experience supporting children or young people
This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys being active, likes animals and wants to support a young person to have fun, build confidence and enjoy time at home and in the community.
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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