Female Care Assistant for a young girl P/T@ £13.09/hr in Cramlington - FTE - £25.5k - CRAMLINGTON - NE23

We are looking to recruit a second female Care Worker to work alongside the existing Carer.  We are looking for some who is enthusiastic and committed to the role, so that this child can have the required 2:1 close supervision.  She is 10 years and has a diagnosis of Autism and ADHD.

Main Duties  The support will be delivered both at home and in the community accessing age-appropriate activities including going to the beach, where she loves to build sandcastles, and visiting the woods.  The child has no danger awareness so very close supervision and support will be required to ensure her safety, especially when near water. 

The ideal candidate will be somebody who enjoys being outdoors but is equally happy to engage in indoor activities including baking and art on poor weather days.  The child can sometimes present with some behaviours which are due to her being unable to communicate verbally and having some sensory issues; we therefore require a care worker who can support her in managing this whilst continuing to access appropriate activities. Experience in working with children presenting with similar needs would be an advantage.

There may be occasions where support can be required with personal care.

There is no medication administration required for this role. 

Hours 
5 hours per week during term time weeks with an additional 10 hours per week during all school holiday weeks, i.e. 15 hours per week in school holidays.

Some flexibility on the days/times required which can be discussed with successful the applicant.  There is one care worker already in post and you will be working alongside them to deliver the 2:1 support this little girl needs. 

Person Specification
The successful applicant must:
 ·        have experience and a positive understanding about children who have disabilities
·        have experience of communicating with children who are unable to fully communicate verbally
·        have a genuine interest in working with children with complex needs
·        be able to respond sensitively and positively to any changes in behaviour
·        have a high degree of initiative
·        be punctual and reliable as the young person cannot be left unsupervised
·        be flexible
·        have a happy, positive and caring nature
·        respect confidentiality 

Rate 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 check, cost to be met by Employer. 

Car driver essential and must be insured for business use.