🌟 Personal Assistant / Support Worker Needed 🌟 PT@ £14.67 in Ashington - Ashington - NE63
Job Reference (b8e54a95)
Location: Morpeth
Hours:
- Term time: 2.5 hours (after school, Tuesday or Thursday preferred)
- School holidays: Monday–Friday, 4 hours per day
👧 About the Role
We are looking for a caring, energetic, and reliable female Personal Assistant to support a vibrant young girl with Down syndrome.
She is full of personality – sassy, cheeky, and determined, with a wonderful spark that can light up a room🌈. At times she can be a bit like a champagne cork popping, but always in a positive, joyful way!
Your role will be to support her independence while ensuring she feels safe, confident, and able to enjoy activities she loves.
💖 What She Enjoys
- Swimming
- Messy and water play
- Soft play sessions
- Social activities
- Using her iPad as a calming/distraction tool
- Attending Scouts and Messy Church
(Note: She is not keen on car journeys, so reassurance may be needed.)
👩⚕️ What We’re Looking For
We are seeking someone who is:
- ✅ Female (essential due to personal care requirements)
- ✅ Able to build a strong, trusting relationship
- ✅ Confident in adapting to changing behaviours calmly and positively
- ✅ Physically active and able to keep up, she is quick on her feet!
- ✅ Patient, warm, and encouraging of independence
- ✅ A driver (preferred) to support access to activities
- ✅ Comfortable administering medication (training can be provided)
- ✅ Clear communicator (no strong accents, due to communication needs)
🧸 Key Responsibilities
- Providing after-school support
- Supporting attendance at Scouts/Messy Church
- Assisting with personal care (nappies)
- Encouraging play, social interaction, and independence
- Offering reassurance and consistency to help reduce reliance on mum
- Supporting during school holidays with fun, engaging activities
🌟 What You’ll Get
- A rewarding role making a real difference
- The chance to work with a fun, spirited child
- A supportive family environment
📩 Interested?
If you’re positive, energetic, and ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you!
Services
Personal Care
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Training
Essential PA Guide
Safeguarding Adults/Children
Moving & Handling
Understanding challenging behaviour
Autism / Aspergers
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Own personal car
Medical
Safe Administration of Medication
Continence Care
Schedule, Pay & Hours
Time
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep