Personal Assistants - AFONCL

Personal Assistant (2 vacancies)

Area:
Walker, Newcastle Upon Tyne.

Hours:

1 x 12 hours per week position and 1 x 5.5 hours per week position.

Rate of pay: £13.50 per hour.

We are currently looking for two Personal Assistants to join our dedicated team, providing person‑centred care and support to a 31‑year‑old adult with ASD living in the East end of Newcastle. The person you will be supporting lives independently in secure accommodation and requires help to maintain their personal lifestyle and independence. Due to some moderate mental health difficulties associated with their ASD, experience with challenging behaviour is essential within this role.

Ideally you will have experience in supporting adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism or complex behavioural needs and be able to demonstrate strategies and management techniques to assist the client in remaining regulated and active.

Training will be provided in areas of specific tasks relating to the individual's required needs.

For more information, please see the Job Description.

This post is subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.

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.