Care Assistant for a young person P/T £13.09/hr in Cramlington - FTE - £25.5k
| Posting date: | 06 April 2024 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 06 May 2024 |
| Location: | Cramlington, NE23 |
| Company: | UKCIL |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 30faf9c8 |
Summary
Care Assistant for a young person P/T@ £13.09/hr in Cramlington - FTE - £25.5k
Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 30faf9c8
To provide support to access the community in activities suitable for a 7-year-old child who has a diagnosis of ADHD.
We are currently looking to recruit a Support Worker/enabler to provide support for a 7-year-old. The support is required to enable this child to access the community with meaningful activities and engage with other children of a similar age. This young child enjoys woodland walks, visiting the beach and Air Box bounce. A pushchair and reigns may need to be used on occasions.
Support is required:
· 4 hours per week, every Sunday 12 – 4pm x term-time
· 4 hours per week Wednesday and Friday 12 – 4pm in all school holidays x 13 weeks
MAIN DUTIES
· Support to access activities in the community and explore groups which can offer a meaningful and enjoyable time or outside adventures.
· To provide personal care as and when required and to assist with changing. You must be able to drive & have own car.
You will be required to provide a business certificate for your insurance.
Rate of pay £13.09 per hour. Holidays are 5.6 weeks per year, pro-rata
Person Specification Successful applicant must: Have some experience working with children who have disabilities and sensory processing disorder would be an advantage. Have a genuine interest in working with children with complex needs and developmental delay. An understanding of non-verbal children and how to read body language and behaviours. Have a high degree of initiative. Be punctual and reliable as the child cannot be left unsupervised. Be flexible. Respect confidentiality.
Car driver essential and must have business insurance.
An Enhanced DBS Check is required, cost to be met by Northumberland County Council.
Key Responsibilities
Services
- Meal Preparation
- Social + Leisure activities
Training
- Essential PA Guide
- Understanding challenging behaviour
Transportation
- Full UK driving license
- Own personal car
Medical
- Continence Care
Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com