Care Assistant for a teenage girl P/T £16.41/hr in Cornhill-on-tweed - FTE - £32.0k
| Posting date: | 01 June 2024 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 01 July 2024 |
| Location: | CORNHILL-ON-TWEED, TD12 |
| Company: | UKCIL |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | b1a631d8 |
Summary
Care Assistant for a teenage girl P/T@ £16.41/hr in Cornhill-on-tweed - FTE - £32.0k
Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: b1a631d8
We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Support Worker to provide support for a13-year-old girl who has a diagnosis of ASD, ADHD and Learning Disability.
The support is required to enable the child to access age-appropriate leisure activities in the local community and to participate in meaningful play.
The child is an active energetic young lady with lots of enthusiasm, she loves to swing, climb, jump, dance. Some of her favourite things include colouring in, music, teddies and Pokémon. She is a friendly, chatty individual who prefers to know what is happening around her, what the routine will be and when she will be taking part.
· You will be required to anticipate the child’s needs, as she has some limited verbal communication. She may also need support dealing with her sensory difficulties and social interactions.
· Provide social stimulation and progressive levels of activity.
· Assist the child to build appropriate relationships with peers within the wider community.
· The child requires limited support with aspects of personal care, potentially including wiping and dressing.
· Some support with mealtimes, mostly encouragement to focus on the task.
· You will be required to ensure the safety of the child at all times as she has a limited awareness of safety and risks.
Skills
· Have at least 12 months experience working with children who have disabilities · Have a positive understanding towards children with disabilities
· Have a genuine interest in working with children with complex needs
· Have a high degree of initiative
· Be punctual and reliable as the child cannot be left unsupervised.
· Be flexible
· Have a happy, positive and caring nature.
· Respect confidentiality.
Car driver essential and must have business insurance.
Key Responsibilities
Services
- Personal Care
- Social + Leisure activities
Training
- Essential PA Guide
- 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