Care Assistant for a teenage P/T £13.74/hr in Prudhoe

UKCIL; North East; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in North East England is seeking a Care Assistant to support a 17-year-old girl with disabilities. The role involves assisting with community access, helping develop independence skills, and promoting social activities. The ideal candidate should possess a positive and caring nature, and while being a car driver is not essential, if a car is used, it must be insured for business use. This part-time role offers a pay rate of £13.74 per hour.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday entitlement pro-rata

Out-of-pocket expenses met by the employer

Qualifications

• A positive understanding about young people with disabilities.
• Genuine interest in working with young people with complex needs.
• Punctual, flexible, and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Enable a young lady to access the community for leisure activities.
• Assist with developing independence skills related to travel and finances.
• Support during gym and swimming activities.

Skills

Positive understanding of young people with disabilities

Genuine interest in working with young people with complex needs

High degree of initiative

Punctuality

Caring nature

Job description

Care Assistant for a teenage P/T@ £13.74/hr in Prudhoe

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 6098ab16

To provide support for a 17-year-old female with a rare genetic syndrome named Wiedemann Steiner Syndrome, ADHD and Global Development Delay.

Main Duties

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Support Worker for a 17-year-old young lady to enable her to access the community and enjoy going to shops and cafés, along with developing her independence skills with travel and finances and helping to build her confidence when experiencing different social settings. She enjoys the Gym which is important to her for her health and sense of wellbeing, as well as swimming. The ideal Support Worker would be someone who enjoys the same activities and is passionate about supporting young people who require assistance. A car driver is essential, and you must be insured for business use. There are no requirements for administration of medication with this role.

Hours 3 hours on a Wednesday morning for gym/swim. 1 in 4 Sundays for 4 hours for other social activities.

Rate of pay £13.74 per hour.

Holiday entitlement is 5.6 weeks per year pro-rata. Any out-of-pocket expenses will be met by the employer; and further explained at interview. Benefit ILGPA, which will also be explained at interview.

Person Specification
The successful applicant must:

· Have a positive understanding about young people with disabilities
· Have a genuine interest in working with young people with complex needs
· Have a high degree of initiative and always ensure the safety of the young person
· Be punctual, flexible and reliable
· Have a happy, positive and caring nature
· Respect confidentiality

Car driver NOT essential, however if own car is used it must be insured for business use.

The successful candidate will require an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure (DBS), cost to be met by employer.

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Training

• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Autism / Aspergers

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com