Autism Care Assistant for a young adult P/T @ £13.09/hr in Whitley Bay - FTE - £25.5k
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We are currently looking to recruit a Support Worker to provide support for an 18-year-old young woman. The purpose of your role will be to enable her independence and support her in activities she enjoys. You will mostly support her out in the community.
As her mental health and some aspects of physical health can make her everyday life challenging, we are looking for a patient, kind, and experienced person to support and enable her to live each day as she wants. Ideally, we would like someone who has similar interests, such as a love of animals, going to the theatre, music, art and drawing, as well as going for walks and enjoying coffee outings.
This young woman is non-verbal and has her own way of communicating her needs; you will get to know this as you build up the relationship. She is quite isolated, so enabling her to take part in activities out in the community, meeting and being around new people and places, will make a real difference to her wellbeing.
You should have good general health as part of your role will be supporting her mobility when out and about. She uses crutches, so you will need to ensure safety at all times.
You should ideally be a non-smoker/vaper. It will be advantageous, though not essential, if you have experience or knowledge of neurodiversity and the ways this can affect people.
We would also like our support worker to be proactive in suggesting activities to take part in within the community.
We prefer you to be a car driver with your own transport. Expenses will be met by your employer.
Hours:
4 hours per week
MAIN DUTIES:
Support with enabling independence Assist with taking part in activities and pursuing hobbies and interests Ensure safety when out and about
Rate of pay:
£13.09 per hour. Holidays are 5.6 weeks per year, pro-rata - can be flexible on days and times.
Person Specification: Ideally have experience working as a support worker with children or adults Have a positive understanding towards people with disabilities Have a genuine interest in working within social care Have a high degree of initiative Be punctual and reliable Be flexible Have a happy, positive, and caring nature Respect confidentiality
Car driver essential and must have business insurance. An Enhanced DBS Check is required, cost to be met by the employer.
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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We are currently looking to recruit a Support Worker to provide support for an 18-year-old young woman. The purpose of your role will be to enable her independence and support her in activities she enjoys. You will mostly support her out in the community.
As her mental health and some aspects of physical health can make her everyday life challenging, we are looking for a patient, kind, and experienced person to support and enable her to live each day as she wants. Ideally, we would like someone who has similar interests, such as a love of animals, going to the theatre, music, art and drawing, as well as going for walks and enjoying coffee outings.
This young woman is non-verbal and has her own way of communicating her needs; you will get to know this as you build up the relationship. She is quite isolated, so enabling her to take part in activities out in the community, meeting and being around new people and places, will make a real difference to her wellbeing.
You should have good general health as part of your role will be supporting her mobility when out and about. She uses crutches, so you will need to ensure safety at all times.
You should ideally be a non-smoker/vaper. It will be advantageous, though not essential, if you have experience or knowledge of neurodiversity and the ways this can affect people.
We would also like our support worker to be proactive in suggesting activities to take part in within the community.
We prefer you to be a car driver with your own transport. Expenses will be met by your employer.
Hours:
4 hours per week
MAIN DUTIES:
Support with enabling independence Assist with taking part in activities and pursuing hobbies and interests Ensure safety when out and about
Rate of pay:
£13.09 per hour. Holidays are 5.6 weeks per year, pro-rata - can be flexible on days and times.
Person Specification: Ideally have experience working as a support worker with children or adults Have a positive understanding towards people with disabilities Have a genuine interest in working within social care Have a high degree of initiative Be punctual and reliable Be flexible Have a happy, positive, and caring nature Respect confidentiality
Car driver essential and must have business insurance. An Enhanced DBS Check is required, cost to be met by the employer.
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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