Care Assistant for a teenage girl P/T@ £13.09/hr in Morpeth - FTE - £25.5k - MORPETH - NE61

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Support Worker/Enabler
Morpeth, Northumberland

JOB PURPOSE: We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed Female Support Worker to provide 1:1 close supervision for a 15 year child.

We are currently looking for a Female Support Worker to provide support for a 15 year old child to access the local community with leisure activities.

You will be required to provide 1:1 support for a Child at home and in the community providing close supervision at all times. The Child suffers from a neurological condition and as a result of this has some health complexities.

You must be able to monitor any physical changes, intervene where necessary and know when urgent medical intervention is required.

Hours: 6 hours per week, flexibility can be agreed on working days.

Role and Responsibilities:

To provide an enabling service of 6 hours per week, this may be in the family home and within the local community and local activities.
Understand Epilepsy and be able to react quickly to any changes. Full training will be given.
To provide support to administer medication, including emergency medication as and when required.
To support with personal care as and when required. Support with dressing, undressing, bathing and personal appearance.
Support with age-appropriate community and leisure activities. Attend local facilities including libraries, cinema, arts and crafts.
You will be required to ensure the safety of this young person at all times.
Ensure that you take reasonable care of your own safety and the safety of others who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work.
Using your own car may be required during the course of this employment; it must be insured for business use.

Essential Criteria

Have a high degree of initiative.
Be punctual and reliable.
Be flexible.
Have a happy positive caring nature.
Have an outgoing personality.
Be able to think on your feet and act quickly
Full Training will be provided where necessary

Rates of pay:

£13.09 per hour. 5.6 weeks holiday (pro rata)

Out of pocket expenses will be met by the Employer. This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and references (Cost to be met by Employer). Car driver is essential and must have Business Insurance.

Services

Social + Leisure activities

Support to remain independent

Training

Safeguarding Adults/Children

Understanding challenging behaviour

Transportation

Full UK driving license

Own personal car

Medical

Epilepsy Awareness

Schedule, Pay & Hours

Time

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

Mor

Aft

Eve

ONA

ONS

ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep

Hour/Week

6.0

Pay/hr

£13.09

Weekly Actual

£79

Monthly Actual

£340

Annual Actual

£4,084

Annual FTE

£27,227

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Care Assistant for a teenage girl P/T@ £13.09/hr in Morpeth - FTE - £25.5k - MORPETH - NE61

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