Weekend Activities Assistant for Autism Care

Isle of Wight Council; Shanklin; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Isle of Wight Council in Shanklin is seeking an enthusiastic Weekend Activities Assistant to join our friendly team at Plean Dene, supporting autistic adults and people with learning disabilities to enjoy meaningful, fun and engaging weekends.

If you're creative, energetic and enjoy helping people try new experiences, build confidence and have a great time, we'd love to hear from you. Hourly rate up to £13.63 per hour. An enhanced DBS check will be required.

Qualifications

• Planning and supporting enjoyable activities at home and in the community.
• Encouraging people to develop new skills and follow their interests.
• Creating positive, person-centred experiences.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and support weekend activities at Plean Dene, involving autistic adults and people with learning disabilities.
• Encourage participants to try new experiences and develop confidence.
• Create engaging, enjoyable weekends with a caring team.

Skills

Activity planning

Person-centred care

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

Isle of Wight Council in Shanklin is seeking an enthusiastic Weekend Activities Assistant to join our friendly team at Plean Dene, supporting autistic adults and people with learning disabilities to enjoy meaningful, fun and engaging weekends.

If you're creative, energetic and enjoy helping people try new experiences, build confidence and have a great time, we'd love to hear from you. Hourly rate up to £13.63 per hour. An enhanced DBS check will be required.