Care Assistant for Autistic Man in Consett

UKCIL Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS paid by employer

Training provided

Weekend hours

Job summary

UKCIL Ltd in Consett is seeking a Care Assistant to support a 41-year-old autistic man in the Castleside area. The role is 5–6 hours on Saturdays, from 10:30 to 16:30, at £13.50 per hour, to help him access the community and social activities.

Experience with autism is desirable; training will be provided. A DBS is required and paid for by the employer. The successful PA must be a driver with a clean licence and access to a car.

Qualifications

• Experience and understanding of Autism is desirable, but training will be provided.
• A valid DBS will be required and paid for by the employer.
• Driver with a clean licence and access to a car is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the autistic man to access the community and social activities (library, shopping outlets, social club).
• Assist with accompanying to activities and ensuring safety during outings.

Skills

Autism awareness

Driving license

Community support

Job description

Care Assistant for Autistic Man in Consett

Care Assistant for an autistic man who is 41 with mild learning disabilities, he is living in the Castleside area of Consett, he is looking for a PA to support him.

5-6 hours - 10.30am - 4.30pm on a Saturday.

£13.50 per hour

The Personal Assistant (PA) will be required to support this man, who has interests in animation, drama, 60’s music and steam trains to access the community and social activities such as the library, shopping outlets and his social club.

Experience and an understanding of Autism would be desirable, but training will be provided if you are a suitable applicant as the important requirement would be for this man to feel comfortable with you.

It is essential that the PA is a driver with a clean drivers licence, and also has access to a car.

A DBS will be required but this will be paid for by the employer.