Autism Care Assistant for a young person P/T £12.21/hr in Stockton-on-tees

UKCIL; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A caring support service in Stockton-on-Tees is seeking a part-time Autism Care Assistant to help a young person develop life skills and build independence. The role involves supporting with social activities and requires experience with learning disabilities and autism. A calm and patient attitude is essential for creating a supportive environment. Flexibility in working hours is available.

Benefits

Enhanced DBS check covered by employer

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience with autism and challenging behavior is essential.
• Must be calm and patient to build a trusting relationship.

Responsibilities

• Support with social activities like shopping.
• Develop life skills such as managing money and cooking.
• Provide a safe environment for learning.

Skills

Experience with learning disability

Patience

Organizational skills

Calm demeanor

Job description

Autism Care Assistant for a young person P/T@ £12.21/hr in Stockton-on-tees

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 666f6a77

Support Worker – Thornaby Area – 6 hours per week
Hourly rate = £12.21

We are looking for a support worker to help a young person find his way in the world.

Our client lives with a learning disability and autism. He has extreme social anxiety, so will it may take some time to build a trusting relationship

His behaviours can be challenging at times, so a background and experience with learning disability and autism is essential.

He requires structure and routine, so the successful candidate will be need to organized and dedicated to providing a safe environment for him to learn life skills and prepare for independent living.

The successful candidate will need to be calm and patient, but also able to engage and encourage this young person..

If you are looking for a position that will make a difference to a young person, and are able to commit to building a working relationship with him and his family, please apply.

Duties

To support with social activities, such as shopping

To develop life skills – such as managing money and cooking

Working hours

Hours to be split into two 3 hour sessions during the week.

There is flexibility around when the support is provided, but once the days and times have been set, they will fixed. This is due to the need for routine and structure.



Driver’s licence and own transport preferred, but not essential

An Enhanced DBS check will be required. The cost of this check will be covered 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