Autism Care Assistant for a young man P/T @ £13.09/hr in Prudhoe - FTE - £25.5k - PRUDHOE - NE42
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 relationship 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 be met by the employer. Where appropriate, training will be provided in the form of on the job training, online assessment, and face to face where applicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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 relationship 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 be met by the employer. Where appropriate, training will be provided in the form of on the job training, online assessment, and face to face where applicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr
