Care Assistant for a young woman £13.74/hr in Prudhoe - FTE - £26.8k

UKCIL; Prudhoe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care organization is seeking a Care Assistant to support a 28-year-old woman with autism and learning difficulties in Prudhoe. This role involves enabling her independence, assisting with activities, and ensuring safety during outings. Candidates should possess empathy and have a positive attitude towards individuals with disabilities. Experience as a support worker is preferred, but training will be provided. Flexible shifts available, including nights, with competitive pay of £13.74/hour.

Benefits

5.6 weeks of holidays per year, pro-rata

Enhanced DBS Check cost covered by employer

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Support Worker preferred but not essential.
• Candidates should have a positive and caring nature.
• Drivers preferred, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support with enabling independence.
• Assist with taking part in activities and hobbies.
• Ensure safety when out and about.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Positive attitude towards disabilities

Flexibility

Reliability

Initiative

Job description

Care Assistant for a young woman @ £13.74/hr in Prudhoe - FTE - £26.8k

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 7cd383a0

We are currently looking to recruit a team of Support Workers to provide support for a 28‑year‑old female who lives in her own home. This young lady is diagnosed with Moderate learning difficulties, Autism, A.D.H.D. and Hypotonia.

The purpose of your role will be to enable her to live in her own home and continue to have independence.

This young lady requires a staff team of 8 people, both male and female, with 2 staff at all times covering 12‑hour shifts including nights. These shifts can be adjusted as needed.

She requires carers who have a positive, outgoing personality with a good sense of humour. Candidates should be fit and in good general health as she enjoys walking, swimming and trampolining. Her favourite activity is shopping, which can be overstimulating, so it occurs once or twice a week.

She may exhibit complex and challenging behaviour, so we are seeking empathetic carers who understand her needs.

Experience is preferred but not essential, as training will be provided.

As part of a staff team, you must be comfortable working collaboratively, with others, and possess good communication skills.

Drivers preferred but not essential. She has a mobility car available for social and domestic use on her behalf.

A high standard of personal care is required in this role, and you will also need to carry out domestic duties within the household where required.

Hours – 2:1 support to cover 12‑hour shifts, including nights. Please state on your application the hours you are able to support. Hours will be discussed further at interview. Up to 42 hours per week available.

MAIN DUTIES

• Support with enabling independence
• Assist with taking part in activities and pursuing hobbies and interests
• Ensure safety when out and about

Rate of Pay

£13.74 per hour for daytime hours. £12.21 per hour for sleep‑ins. Holidays are 5.6 weeks per year, pro‑rata.

Person Specification

• Ideally have experience working as a support worker with children or adults, especially with autism, learning disabilities or ADHD
• Have a positive attitude toward people with disabilities
• Be genuinely interested in working within social care
• Have a high degree of initiative
• Be punctual and reliable
• Be flexible
• Have a happy, positive and caring nature
• Respect confidentiality

An Enhanced DBS Check is required; the cost is met by the employer.

Hours Breakdown

2:1 support to cover 12‑hour shifts – including nights.

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Meal Preparation
• Personal Care
• Domestic Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Training

• Essential PA Guide
• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Moving & Handling
• Understanding challenging behaviour
• First Aid
• Hand hygiene
• Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

• Can drive a motility‑equipped car

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com.