Job Description

Personal Care Assistant for a young boy P/T@ 17.23/hr in Berwick-upon-Tweed

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Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 6cc04d74

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To provide support for an 11-year-old male child with Autism, a profound learning disability, Cognitive Development Delay, significant Sensory Needs and Hypermobility.

Main Duties

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Support Worker for an 11-year-old boy. Ideally you will be energetic and passionate about working with children and be someone who can make activities and experiences enjoyable and fulfilling for him. You will have a high degree of initiative and be reliable and punctual. The support will be offered to provide a range of activities within the local community to including walks in the park, countryside and woodlands and on occasions drives out in the car.

Overview of Role:

Play & Engage:

Help him to enjoy his favourite activities.

Routine Support:

Help with developing and following routines, which can provide him with a sense of security.

Personal Care:

Support with all personal care needs.

Supervision & Safety:

Close supervision will be always needed as he has no danger awareness and due to his Hypermobility has the aid of a wheelchair.

Experience is preferred:

Ideally you will have experience of working with children and/or young people who have complex needs.

Empathy & Patience:

You will have patience and empathy, so you build a secure relationship and work with him to reinforce positive communication and behaviour.

Flexibility & Availability:

This role requires someone who's available during school holiday weeks only. There is some flexibility about which days the support takes place.

Additional Essential Requirements:

Car driver is essential and must have Business Insurance.

Hours

4 hours per week in all school holiday weeks, except during the summer six weeks holidays when there are 8 hours per week.

Rates of pay

17.23 per hour. 5.6 weeks holiday (pro rata) ILGPA Benefit Scheme, further details at interview. Some out-of-pocket expenses will be met by the Employer.

DBS -

This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, cost to be met by Employer.

Key Responsibilities

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Services

Personal Care Social + Leisure activities

Training

Moving & Handling Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

Full UK driving license Own personal car

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com