Care Assistant for a young person 24 hr/wk £12.60/hr in Leeds - FTE - £24.6k

UKCIL; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Leeds is seeking a Care Assistant for a young person, providing tailored support aimed at fostering independence and social interactions. Duties include assisting with public transport, meal preparation, and budgeting. Ideal candidates will have a valid driving license and a personal vehicle to facilitate travel. This role offers a flexible work schedule with a pay rate of £12.60/hr, equivalent to a full-time salary of £24.6k.

Qualifications

• Ability to support a young person in meal preparation and budgeting effectively.
• Strong communication skills to aid social interactions and understanding.
• Experience encouraging independence in various settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide support with public transport and travel for appointments and activities.
• Assist with weekly food shops and budgeting for efficient spending.
• Facilitate communication and social interactions at work placement.

Skills

Meal Preparation

Communication skills

Budgeting

Independence Development

Social + Leisure activities

Tools

Personal vehicle

Full UK driving license

Job description

Care Assistant for a young person 24 hr/wk@ £12.60/hr in Leeds - FTE - £24.6k

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: e3be9408

Your duties will be diverse and tailored to the young person's evolving needs, with a strong emphasis on fostering independence and communication.
Day-to-Day responsibilities:Public Transport & Travel: Provide support with public transport and travel to a diverse range of different locations across Leeds, enabling access to appointments, social engagements, and activities such as the gym.
Weekly Food Shops: Support the young person with their weekly food shops, assisting with planning, navigating the supermarket, making choices, and managing purchases.
Budgeting & Finances: Provide practical support to help the young person budget their weekly allowance, track spending, understand financial decisions, and manage their money independently.
Supporting "Paperworks" Placement:
Travel Support: Provide consistent support with travel on public transport (buses, trains, etc.) to and from the young person's "Paperworks placement" in Leeds, ensuring safe and timely arrival and departure.
Owning your own vehicle would be ideal.
Main Point of Contact: Act as the primary point of contact for the "Paperworks placement" regarding the young person's attendance, support needs, and any queries or updates, facilitating smooth communication between all parties.
Communication & Social Interactions: Support the young person with communication and social interactions while they are working at their placement. This may involve helping them understand instructions, relaying messages, facilitating conversations with colleagues, or providing prompts in social settings.
Independence Development: Actively support and develop independence skills within the work placement environment. This could include encouraging self-organization, problem-solving, task initiation, and self-advocacy.

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Meal Preparation
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com