Female Personal Assistant - WIENCL

Hours: 4 hours per week (flexible), additional hours in school holidays.

Rates of pay: £14.00 per hour.

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (NE13 area).

Full UK driving licence essential.

Job Overview

Personal Assistant to support a 10 year old daughter, Erin, who has Phelan McDermid syndrome and is non verbal.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities, including taking Erin to the Tim Lamb and Alan Shearer centre and other appropriate outings.
• Support potential future activities such as horse riding.
• Ensure Erin's safety at all times and remain vigilant due to her limited awareness of danger.
• Assist with wheelchair transport and push the wheelchair when required.
• Learn and apply effective communication methods as instructed by the mother.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence, with a clean record.
• Female applicant, in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and Equality Act 2010.
• Physically able to push a wheelchair.
• Willingness and ability to learn the child's communication style.
• Permission to work in the UK at the time of employment.

Screening and Eligibility

• References and a satisfactory DBS check required.

Equal Opportunities

This role is subject to a genuine occupational requirement for a female holder as per the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010.