Care Assistant for a young person P/T £13.74/hr in Morpeth - FTE - £26.8k

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

Job summary

A home care support organization in Morpeth is seeking a Care Assistant for a young person. The role involves providing support and companionship to a 21-year-old lady with autism and related conditions. Candidates must be patient, creative, and willing to partake in activities like walking and shopping. Full UK driving license required. The position offers £13.74/hour with flexible hours and additional training provided.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday entitlement per year pro-rata

Out-of-pocket expenses covered by employer

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people is advantageous but not essential.
• You must be a car driver and insured for business use.
• An Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure (DBS) is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide close supervision for safety.
• Participate in social and leisure activities.
• Safe administration of medication and epilepsy awareness training.

Skills

Patience

Creativity

Experience with young people

Job description

Care Assistant for a young person P/T@ £13.74/hr in Morpeth - FTE - £26.8k

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: ee68588c

We are looking to recruit a support worker for a fun and energetic 21-year-old lady who has a diagnosis of Autism, a Learning Disability, Delayed Development and Epilepsy. Ideally you will be creative, full of ideas and passionate about working with young people who require additional support.

We need someone who is happy to join in her favourite activities such as walking, shopping, cinema and beach. She is particularly keen on animals so you must be comfortable to help her access them safely.

You will be required to provide close supervision at all times to ensure her safety. You’ll need to learn about her communication and have patience, so you can build a strong bond and help her express herself in positive ways. If you’ve worked with young people before and have experience, that’s an advantage, but if not, we will provide the necessary training.

Training will also be provided for Epilepsy.

Additional Requirements Car driver essential and must be insured for business use. The successful candidate will require an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure (DBS), cost to be met by employer.

Hours This role requires someone who’s available for 6 hours a month initially, on a flexible basis to suit both parties.

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 will be explained at interview. Benefit access to ILG PA, which will also be explained at interview.

Key Responsibilities

• Services
  • Social + Leisure activities
• Training
  • Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Transportation
  • Full UK driving license
  • Own personal car
• Medical
  • Safe Administration of Medication
  • Epilepsy Awareness

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com