Personal Care Assistant for a young boy P/T £13.09/hr in Prudhoe - FTE - £25.5k
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 18 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Part time |
| Dyddiad cau: | 17 May 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | PRUDHOE, NE42 |
| Cwmni: | UKCIL |
| Math o swydd: | Permanent |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | a43dbfe9 |
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Personal Care Assistant for a young boy P/T@ £13.09/hr in Prudhoe - FTE - £25.5k
Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: a43dbfe9
Support is required to enable this young boy to access age-appropriate leisure activities in the local community. He has a diagnosis of Pica and (ASD) autism spectrum disorder.
Time may also be used at the family home to read stories together, watch favourite movies, pepper pig, participate in role play and play games. Support with prompts to keep hydrated.
Driver is essential (carer is able to use the mobility car).
Experience is preferred but not essential.
Main Duties:
· Support required to access age-appropriate activities in and around the local community, have an interest in swimming, loves going playing in the park and going for walks and drives. Likes music, singing songs, dancing, playing etc· You will be required to anticipate the child’s needs, as he has limited verbal communication / is nonverbal communication. Provide support with personal care and toileting and social stimulation and progressive levels of activity. · Assist the child to build relationships with peers within his wider community.
Child does not like change follows routine with meals and bedtime etc.
Personal specification:· Full driving licence essential· Experience in health & social care desirable· Have at least 12 months experience working with children who have disabilities· Have a genuine interest in working with children with complex needs· Calm, patient and understanding· Have a happy positive caring nature with an understanding towards children with disabilities.· Ability to both take instructions and use own initiative.· Respect confidentiality· Punctual, honest, reliable with a caring nature as the child cannot be left unsupervised.
Rate of Pay: £13.09 per hour
Hours Breakdown:
Hours of work: 6 hour a week over 2 Days, one day through the week and one day at the weekend. Days and times to be discussed at interview.
Key Responsibilities
Services
- Personal Care
- Social + Leisure activities
- Support to remain independent
Training
- Safeguarding Adults/Children
- Moving & Handling
- Understanding challenging behaviour
- Food Hygiene
- First Aid
- Hand hygiene
- Autism / Aspergers
Transportation
- Full UK driving license
- Own personal car
- Can drive a motability equipped car
Medical
- Epilepsy Awareness
Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com