Care Assistant: Complex Needs Child (Sat & Holidays)

Penderels Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 5,200 - 7,600; Part time

Job summary

Penderels Trust is seeking a part-time PA to assist on Saturdays and during school holidays with a young person who has ASD, ADHD, PICA, sensory processing disorder and Epilepsy. You will support personal care, accompany outings and promote social interaction in a caring environment.

The role requires experience with complex needs and non-verbal communication, plus basic safeguarding and first aid training. A driving license with access to a car is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience with children with complex needs including non-verbal communication.
• Basic first aid training.
• Safeguarding training (can be provided if required)

Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.

Skills

Complex needs experience

Job description

Penderels Trust is seeking a part-time PA to assist on Saturdays and during school holidays with a young person who has ASD, ADHD, PICA, sensory processing disorder and Epilepsy. You will support personal care, accompany outings and promote social interaction in a caring environment.

The role requires experience with complex needs and non-verbal communication, plus basic safeguarding and first aid training. A driving license with access to a car is advantageous.