Care Assistant 4/6hrs PW £13 hr in LS23 - FTE - £0.0k

UKCIL; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support service is seeking a Care Assistant in Wetherby to provide one-on-one support for a seven-year-old girl with autism. The role includes social and leisure activities, requiring experience with challenging behaviours. A UK driving license and own transport are essential. Pay is £13 per hour, with potential for overtime. Ideal candidates are patient and enjoy outdoor activities.

Qualifications

• Experience with individuals on the autistic spectrum.
• Ability to support individuals with challenging behaviours.
• Good nature and patience.

Responsibilities

• Help a child access appropriate activities in the community.
• Develop integration, interaction, communication, life and social skills.

Job description

Care Assistant 4/6hrs PW £13 hr in LS23 - FTE - £0.0k

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: ae45a44c

I am seeking a dedicated personal assistant for a bubbly and inquisitive seven year-old girl who lives in the LS23 area.

She is autistic and requires someone with whom she can build a positive and trusting relationship with, while receiving one-to-one support.

In this role you would help her safely access appropriate activities in the local community.
The person would need to be vigilant as she has a low sense of danger and have a good ability to support individuals with challenging behaviours.

Candidate would have a good nature, be patient and have experience with people who are on the autistic spectrum. Enjoy being outside and engaging in activities.

Preferably dog friendly as we have a dog in the house, although this is not a non negotiable.

We are a diverse household and would love to attract candidates who are inclusive and/or from diverse backgrounds themselves.
She particularly enjoys outdoor activities and loves swimming and water-play. Beaches and pools are some of her favourite places to visit.
She also loves animals and is very active.

The role will focus on developing her integration, interaction, communication, life and social skills.
The rate of pay is £13 per hour, plus activity expenses.

Due to location; a full UK driving license and own transport are essential, along with relevant insurance needed.

This role is 4 hours per week during term time and 6 hours per week in the holidays.

There is a potential for overtime.

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Social + Leisure activities

Training

• 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