Care Assistant for a young person P/T £13.09/hr in Cramlington - FTE - £25.5k
| Posting date: | 17 April 2024 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 16 May 2024 |
| Location: | Cramlington, NE23 |
| Company: | UKCIL |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 069ad324 |
Summary
Care Assistant for a young person P/T@ £13.09/hr in Cramlington - FTE - £25.5k
Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 069ad324
We are looking for a committed care worker to provide enabling support to an 11-year-old girl in the Cramlington area. The young girl lives at home with her family and the support is to promote her independence and also allow her family time with siblings.
The client has a diagnosis of autism with anxiety and mental health concerns. She is fascinated with animals, especially cats, and would prefer somebody who shares this interest and can engage with the her in activities around such interests. She is an imaginative individual but can come across as shy with people she is not familiar with. It is essential you can build an appropriate relationship with the client and support her in the most appropriate way.
The ideal candidate will be relatable to a young girl, with a fun personality and the ability to adapt to ever-changing emotions as the client can struggle to manage these independently. Negotiation is an essential skill for the successful applicant, as with any young person of this age, they prefer to be in control and somebody who can negotiate, and compromise would fit best.
A driver with access to their own vehicle is an essential criterion for the role. Interviews will initially be via a telephone appointment with a face-to-face interview to follow for the most suitable applicants.
Rate of Pay: £13.09 per hour Hours Breakdown:
· 5 hours per week to be used in a block on a Sunday
· Holiday – 5.6 weeks pro rata per year
· Expenses to be paid in agreement with the employer
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Certificate must be provided before commencement of employment.
The full cost will be met by the employer Training – where appropriate all training will be provided via Northumberland County Council Learning Together platform.
Access will be available to all suitable free courses in agreement with the employer.
Key Responsibilities
Services
- Social + Leisure activities
- Support to remain independent
Training
- Safeguarding Adults/Children
- Understanding challenging behaviour
- Autism / Aspergers
Transportation
- Full UK driving license
- Own personal car
Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com