Friendly Female Personal Assistant Required | Cramlington | 4hrs per fortnight

UKCIL Ltd.; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

UKCIL Ltd is seeking a friendly female Personal Assistant to support a 16-year-old in Cramlington. The role is 4 hours every fortnight on a Saturday, focusing on companionship, activities, and promoting independence.

Experience with autism and learning disabilities, and ability to support non-verbal communication are essential. DBS checks will be arranged and costs covered by the employer. Training provided.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with Autism and learning disabilities.
• Experience supporting non-verbal individuals and understanding alternative communication methods.
• Patient, kind and able to build trust over time.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship, encouragement and support to the young woman.
• Help her enjoy activities she loves and promote independence.
• Assist with personal care and toileting as required.
• Participate in training and be available for DBS checks as needed.

Skills

Experience with Autism

Caregiving for children/young people

Non-verbal communication

Job description

Friendly Female Personal Assistant Required | Cramlington | 4hrs per fortnight - Cramlington - NE23

Friendly Female Personal Assistant Required | Cramlington | Supporting a Wonderful Young Woman

A caring, reliable and enthusiastic female Personal Assistant is required to support a lovely 16-year-old young woman living with her family in the Cramlington area.

The young lady has Autism, a hearing impairment and a severe learning disability. She is non-verbal and communicates in her own unique way, so we are looking for someone patient, understanding and compassionate who is willing to take the time to build a trusting and positive relationship with her.

She loves being out and about, exploring new places and taking part in fun activities within her local community. Her favourite activities include:

• Soft play and trampoline centres
• Amusement parks and local attractions
• Sensory play activities
• Arts, crafts, drawing and writing

The role involves providing companionship, encouragement and support, helping her enjoy the activities she loves while promoting confidence, independence and social opportunities in the community.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting children or young people with Autism and learning disabilities
• Has experience supporting non-verbal individuals and understands different communication methods
• Is patient, kind and able to build trust over time
• Is willing to undertake relevant training if required
• Can provide support for 4 hours every fortnight on a Saturday
• Is female. This is a genuine occupational requirement due to the young lady requiring assistance and prompting with personal care and toileting.

Full training will be provided where appropriate through a combination of online learning, face-to-face training and practical demonstrations.

An Enhanced Children's DBS check will be required prior to employment commencing. The cost of the DBS will be met by the employer.

Hours:

4 hours every fortnight on a Saturday

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a young person's life while supporting her to have fun, develop independence and enjoy new experiences.