Social Personal Assistant
8 hours per week including weekends (to be arranged)
Byker, Newcastle Upon Tyne
£12.40 per hour
George is a lovely 7-year-old little boy who has autism, he lives with his parents and sibling in Byker, he attends a specialist school in Newcastle along with his brother. George is looking for a personal assistant to accompany and support him to access the local community and activities of his choice. George loves to use public transport and is very happy to go on bus rides as an activity. George would really enjoy accessing the local parks and adventure playgrounds, he also enjoys soft play and centres that have sensory rooms. George will require personal care whilst in your care, he is non-verbal and communicates with gestures and noises.
To be George’s personal assistant you must have experience of working with children with autism and have a good level of fitness as George is a strong, sturdy young boy.
George uses a buggy for outings but does like to hold your hand and walk with you sometimes, he must be supervised at all times as he has no awareness of danger.
A car driver would be preferred but is not essential.
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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.