Personal Care Assistant for a young boy P/T £13.74/hr in Morpeth-School Holidays

UKCIL; Ashington; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A children's support organization is seeking a part-time Personal Care Assistant in Ashington to assist a young boy with Autism and complex needs. Responsibilities include personal care, enabling social activities, and ensuring his safety during outings. The role pays £13.74 per hour, consisting of 6 hours per week during school holidays. Applicants must have relevant experience and be flexible, punctual, and caring.

Benefits

5.6 weeks of holidays annually, pro-rata

Expenses met by the employer

Employee Assistance Programme after 6 weeks

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with children who have complex needs.
• Ability to respond positively and sensitively to behavior changes.
• Car driver essential with business insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care for a 6-year-old boy.
• Support social and leisure activities in the community.
• Maintain confidentiality and supervision.

Skills

Experience with children who have complex needs

Respond positively to changes in behavior

High degree of initiative

Caring nature

Punctuality and reliability

Flexibility

Job description

Personal Care Assistant for a young boy P/T@ £13.74/hr in Morpeth-School Holidays

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 1a20bd0b

To provide support for a 6-year-old little boy who has Autism and Worster-Drought Syndrome, which is a form of Cerebral Palsy.

Main DutiesWe are currently looking to recruit a Support Worker to enable this little boy to access social and leisure activities in the community. He will require constant supervision as he has no danger awareness, along with support with his social skills and regulation of his behaviour. Guidance and instructions need to be kept brief so that he can process these and more easily understand. Some personal care is also required as he wears pull-up nappies, however, please encourage him to use the toilet as he is making some progress in this area.

Person Specification
Successful applicants must:· have experience of working with children who have complex needs· be able to respond to any changes in behaviour positively and sensitively· have a high degree of initiative· have a positive understanding and genuine interest in supporting children within their home and communities· be punctual and reliable as the child cannot be left unsupervised· be flexible· have a happy, positive and caring nature· respect confidentiality

Hours6 hours per week during all school holiday weeks.
Rate of pay
· £13.74 per hour.
· Holidays are 5.6 weeks per year, pro-rata.
· Out of pocket expenses will be met by the employer.
· ILG PA Employee Assistance Programme – this will be purchased by your employer after you have completed 6 weeks of employment.

Car driver essential and must have business insurance.

You will be required to pass background checks by the Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), cost to be met by the employer.

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Personal Care
• Social + Leisure activities

Training

• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Understanding challenging behaviour

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com