Personal Assistant / Support Worker – Fun & Rewarding Role Supporting a 9-Year-Old Boy
Location: Morpeth, Northumberland
Hours: 17 per week
Pay: £14.67 per hour
We are looking for a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Personal Assistant to support our 9-year-old son.
He is a happy, gentle and sociable boy who enjoys one-to-one attention and being around people. He loves music, reading, sensory activities, being outdoors and especially time in the water.
He has PMLD and autism, is non-verbal and uses a wheelchair. He also has additional medical needs including PEG feeding, inhalers, nebulisers and epilepsy (well controlled).
Full training will be provided.
The role involves supporting him at home and helping him access the community. This includes assisting with his morning and after-school routines, engaging him in play and activities, and supporting his personal care and evening routine. Once established, you will also support him on outings using a wheelchair-accessible vehicle, from swimming and park trips to enjoying local days out.
We are looking for someone who will take a positive, kind approach and become part of a supportive family environment.
Essential requirements:
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Kind, patient and genuinely caring
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Reliable, trustworthy and organised
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Enjoys working with children and joining in with play and activities
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Willing to learn and undertake training (including medical needs)
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Full UK driving licence
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Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)
Previous experience with complex needs or autism is helpful but not essential.
Hours:
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Three weekday split shifts: 6:00–8:00am and 4:00–7:00pm
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One weekend day per month (8 hours)
(Flexibility available, agreed in advance)
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to a child’s life.
If you feel you would be a good fit, please send your CV along with a short introduction.
Services
- Personal Care
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Social + Leisure activities
Training
- Essential PA Guide
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Safeguarding Adults/Children
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Moving & Handling
Transportation
- Full UK driving license
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Own personal car
Medical
- Safe Administration of Medication
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Epilepsy Awareness
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PEG Feeding
Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
