Compassionate Care Assistant — 2:1 Support for Young Adult

Sugarman Health & Wellbeing Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Career progression

Support from team

Weekly pay

Refer a friend

Bank holiday pay

Job summary

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is recruiting a Care Assistant to support a young adult with Autism and learning disabilities in the family home and community. This 2:1 support package involves Monday to Friday day shifts, helping independence and safety while out and about in the community.

You’ll provide person-centred care, assist with activities, use communication aids, and follow care plans with full training and ongoing support from the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' care experience.
• Full UK driving licence (essential).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing person-centred support in the family home and community settings.
• Supporting community access, social activities, appointments and leisure pursuits.
• Building positive and trusting relationships through a consistent approach.
• Supporting communication using an iPad, letter board and non-verbal methods.
• Promoting independence and encouraging participation in everyday activities.
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Following epilepsy care plans and emergency protocols after training.

Skills

Care experience

Driving licence

Communication skills

Job description

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is recruiting a Care Assistant to support a young adult with Autism and learning disabilities in the family home and community. This 2:1 support package involves Monday to Friday day shifts, helping independence and safety while out and about in the community.

You’ll provide person-centred care, assist with activities, use communication aids, and follow care plans with full training and ongoing support from the team.