Job Description

Care Assistant for a young woman P/T@ 13.74/hr in Prudhoe - FTE - 26.8k

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Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 7cd383a0

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We are currently looking to recruit a team of Support Workers to provide support for a 28-year-old female who lives in her own home. This young lady is diagnosed with Moderate learning difficulties, Autism, A.D.H.D. And Hypotonia.




The purpose of your role will be to enable her to live her in her own home and continue to have independence.




This young lady requires a staff team of 8 people, male/female. 2 staff at all times covering 12-hour shifts including nights. These shifts can be adjusted if needed depending on the applicant.




She requires carers who have a positive, outgoing personality with a good sense of humour. You should be fit and have good general health as she likes walking, swimming and trampolining. Her favourite thing to do is go shopping but this can make her over stimulated so this happens once or twice a week.




She can be complex and have challenging behaviour so we are looking for empathetic carers who understand her needs.




Experience preferred but not essential as training will be provided.




As you will be working as part of a staff team you will need to be comfortable working as a team and working with others and have good communication skills.




Drivers preferred but not essential. She has a mobility car available for social and domestic use on her behalf.




As well as a high standard of personal care required in this role you also are required to carry out domestic duties within the household where required.




Hours -

2:1 support to cover 12-hour shifts including nights. Please state on your application hours you are able to support. Hours to be discussed further at interview.

MAIN DUTIES

Support with enabling independence


Assist with taking part in activities and to pursue hobbies and interests

Ensure safety when out and about

Rate of pay

13.74 per hour for daytime hours. 12.21 per hour for sleep ins. Holidays are 5.6 weeks per year, pro-rata.

Person Specification

Successful applicants must:


Ideally have experience working as a support worker with children or adults especially with autism, learning disabilities or ADHD

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

An Enhanced DBS Check is required, cost to be met by employer.

Rate of Pay: Day hours 13.74 per hour

Sleeping night hours 12.21 per hour

Hours Breakdown:

2:1 support to cover 12 hour shifts - including nights

Key Responsibilities

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Services

Meal Preparation Personal Care Domestic Care Social + Leisure activities Support to remain independent

Training

Essential PA Guide Safeguarding Adults/Children Moving & Handling Understanding challenging behaviour First Aid Hand hygiene Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

Can drive a motability equipped car

Medical

Safe Administration of Medication

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com