Care Assistant for a young person P/T 9hrs flexible @ £13.09/hr in Acklington

UKCIL; Morpeth; Hybrid; Part time

Job summary

UKCIL is seeking a Care Assistant in Morpeth to support a young person with autism for 9 flexible hours per week, at £13.09 per hour. Responsibilities include fostering community activities and building a trusting relationship while ensuring the client's comfort and social needs are met. Requirements include driving ability, personal qualities of reliability and care, and a readiness to provide support in varied settings.

Qualifications

• Driver over 25 with access to a mobility car.
• Experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting socializing, community access, and leisure activities.
• Building a trusting and consistent relationship with the client.

Skills

Honesty

Reliability

Caring

Job description

Care Assistant for a young person P/T 9hrs flexible @ £13.09/hr in Acklington, Morpeth

Client:

UKCIL

Location:

Morpeth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

a60a7667df90

Job Views:

4

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

Overview: Person in Acklington area with autism requires an enabler to support with 9 hours per week. Hours are flexible, ideally 3 x 3-hour sessions per week, with occasional weekend work, to be discussed at interview.

Requirements:

• Must like dogs/horses.
• Driver over 25 with access to a mobility car.
• Non-smoker.
• Experience preferred but not essential.

Hours and Pay: 9 hours per week at £13.09 per hour.

Main Duties:

Supporting socialising, community access, visiting places of interest. The client enjoys cinema, shopping, swimming, walking the family dog, and is a member of the National Trust and Alnwick Gardens. Building a trusting, consistent, and patient relationship is essential.

Personal Qualities:

• Honest, reliable, and caring.
• Punctual and trustworthy.
• Respect confidentiality.

Additional Information:

An Enhanced DBS check is required (employer-funded). Training in Health and Safety, safeguarding, challenging behaviour, first aid, autism/Aspergers will be provided as needed.

Services:

Social and leisure activities, support for independence.

Training:

Essential PA Guide, Safeguarding Adults/Children, Understanding Challenging Behaviour, First Aid, Autism/Aspergers.

Transportation:

Full UK driving license and ability to drive a Motability-equipped car.

Schedule and Pay:

Flexible schedule with hours mainly in the mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Pay rate: £13.09/hr.

This job is active and accepting applications.