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

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

Job summary

A local support service in Prudhoe is looking for a part-time Care Assistant to support a young woman with autism and learning difficulties. You will provide 2:1 support, perform domestic duties, and help her engage in activities. A positive attitude and communication skills are essential. Training provided, flexible shifts available.

Benefits

5.6 weeks of holiday per year

Professional training provided

DBS Check covered by employer

Qualifications

• Experience working as a support worker with autistic individuals is preferred.
• Ability to support a young woman with complex needs.
• Flexibility in shift times.

Responsibilities

• Provide 2:1 support and assistance for daily activities.
• Ensure safety and help with hobbies and interests.
• Perform domestic duties as required.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication skills

Positive personality

Good health

Job description

Overview

Care Assistant for a young woman, part-time at £13.74/hr in Prudhoe. FTE £26.8k. We are recruiting 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 is to enable her to live in her own home and continue to have independence.

This young lady requires a staff team of 8 people, male/female. 2 staff at all times covering 12-hour shifts including nights. These shifts can be adjusted if needed depending on the applicant. She requires carers who have a positive, outgoing personality with a good sense of humour. You should be fit and have good general health as she likes walking, swimming and trampolining. Her favourite thing to do is go shopping but this can make her over stimulated so this happens once or twice a week. She can be complex and have challenging behaviour so we are looking for empathetic carers who understand her needs. Experience preferred but not essential as training will be provided. As you will be working as part of a staff team you will need to be comfortable working as a team and working with others and have good communication skills. Drivers preferred but not essential. She has a mobility car available for social and domestic use on her behalf. As well as a high standard of personal care required in this role you also are required 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 hours you are able to support. Hours to be discussed further at interview.

Key Responsibilities

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

Training

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

Transportation

• Can drive a Motability equipped car

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication

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Pay, Hours and Benefits

Rate of pay: Day hours £13.74 per hour. Sleep-in rate £12.21 per hour. Holidays are 5.6 weeks per year, pro-rata. Sleeping night hours £12.21 per hour. Hours breakdown: 2:1 support to cover 12-hour shifts – including nights.

Person Specification

• Ideally have experience working as a support worker with children or adults, especially with autism, learning disabilities or ADHD
• Have a positive understanding towards people with disabilities
• Have a genuine interest 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, cost to be met by employer.

Reference: 7cd383a0

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