Cla1 Pa/Support Worker

Kingston Centre For Independent Living; Teddington; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingston Centre For Independent Living in the United Kingdom is seeking a Personal Assistant/Carer to support CLA1, a 16-year-old girl living in Teddington. The role involves helping her take part in activities at home and in the community, such as playing in the park, painting, dancing and drawing.

CLA1 is non-verbal and has some difficulties with social interaction, which can lead to frustration. A patient and cheerful disposition is essential; training is provided to reinforce methods used at

Qualifications

• Patient and cheerful disposition required.
• Some support with toileting will be required.
• Experience with children with additional needs beneficial but not essential.
• Training available to reinforce school methods.

Responsibilities

• Support CLA1 to participate in home and community activities (e.g., park, painting, dancing, drawing).

Skills

Patience

Cheerful disposition

Reliability

Experience with additional needs

Job description

We are looking for a fun-loving, reliable and patient Personal Assistant/Carer to support CLA1, a 16-year-old girl living in Teddington.

The role will involve supporting her to take part in activities at home and in the community, such as playing in the park, painting, dancing and drawing. CLA1 is non-verbal and has some difficulties with social interaction, which can sometimes lead to frustration. The carer will therefore need to have a patient and cheerful disposition.

Experience supporting children with additional needs, particularly with communication and social interaction, would be beneficial but is not essential.

Some support with toileting will also be required.

Additional training is available to reinforce methods used at school.