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

UKCIL; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A care support service provider is seeking a part-time Care Assistant for a young lady in Morpeth. The role involves providing supervision, assisting in social activities, and ensuring her safety. Applicants should be patient, creative, and preferably have experience with young individuals who have disabilities. A full UK driving license and personal car are necessary for the role. Training for specific needs such as epilepsy will be provided. Competitive hourly rate of £13.74, with holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement of 5.6 weeks per year

Out-of-pocket expenses covered

Qualifications

• Car driver essential and must be insured for business use.
• Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure (DBS) required.
• Training will be provided for Epilepsy.

Responsibilities

• Provide close supervision to ensure the safety of the young person.
• Assist in social and leisure activities.
• Safeguard adults and children.
• Safe administration of medication.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Creativity

Patience

Comfort with animals

Job description

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

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.

You will be required to provide close supervision at all times to ensure her safety, learn about her communication and have patience to 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.

You will have the opportunity 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.

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‑rated. 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

• Social + Leisure activities
• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Full UK driving licence
• Own personal car
• Safe Administration of Medication
• Epilepsy Awareness

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com