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Autism Care Assistant for a young man P/T £13.09/hr in Prudhoe - FTE - £25.5k

Job details
Posting date: 10 October 2024
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 10 January 2025
Location: PRUDHOE, NE42
Remote working: On-site only
Company: UKCIL
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 357bb9c3

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Summary

Autism Care Assistant for a young man P/T@ £13.09/hr in Prudhoe - FTE - £25.5k


Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 357bb9c3


A young man in the Prudhoe area is looking to recruit an enabler to support him accessing his local community and further afield. The young man has a diagnosis of Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

The successful applicant MUST be experienced in and have a secure understanding of supporting individuals with a diagnosis of Autism and ADHD.

The family are looking for:

  • Someone who is experienced and understands the person-centred approach.
  • Someone who understands that it will take time to build up trust and has experience in building positive relationships
  • Someone who can support accessing the local community and prevent the young man from becoming isolated
The Young man’s hobbies and interests include:
  • Table tennis, cricket, pool & darts
  • Loves art (his own characters, not looking at other people’s) The young man currently attends a fantastic outlet for his art 3 days a week.
  • Rock music

The ideal applicant will:

  • Be experienced supporting people with Autism and ADHD
  • Be willing and physically able to support the young man to access the local gym and take on a more active lifestyle
  • Be able to build a strong positive relation with the individual an applicant young at heart and more like a peer, would be preferred
  • Be committed to promoting independence and encouraging social skill development
  • Be adaptable and capable of implementing strategies to cope with developing situations
Driving licence and car would be helpful, however a willingness to use public transport is desirable.

Rate of Pay: £13.09 per hour Hours Breakdown:
  • 12 – 5pm on a Friday with some flexibility
  • Annual Leave is accrued pro rata at 5.6 weeks per year
A full enhanced disclosure and barring certificate will be required full cost will meet by the employer.Where appropriate training will be provided, this will be in the form of on the job training, online assessment and face to face where applicable.

Key Responsibilities


Services
  • Social + Leisure activities
  • Support to remain independent

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

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