Personal Care Assistants for twins P/T £13.09/hr in Blyth - FTE - £25.5k Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 0fdf0ddc We are looking to recruit two Support Workers for 10-year-old twins (male and female) who have a diagnosis of Autism, ADHD and severe learning disabilities. The hours are detailed below and applicants will work together as the children always go out together with their respective Support Workers. Please Note: One of these roles is to cover Maternity Leave of an existing Support Worker, the other role is permanent. MAIN DUTIES To take the children out together within the local community so that they can enjoy leisure activities. Time may also be used at the family home, for example during poor weather, to read stories together, watch favourite cartoons and movies, support with play on their tablets, engage in drawing, arts and crafts. Help to motivate and encourage the children to develop their independent learning skills and to build relationships with other children when out and about in the local community. Support is also required with personal care. The children have limited verbal communication and therefore experience of Makaton is desirable but not essential. Car driver required and must have business use insurance. Hours 10 hours per week for each child, during Easter and Summer school holiday weeks only, to take place on weekdays. Rate of pay · £13.09 per hour. · Holidays are 5.6 weeks per year, pro-rata. · Out of pocket expenses will be met by the employer, e.g. mileage to and from home and activities; and cost of activities agreed in advance with employer. · ILG PA Employee Assistance Programme – this will be purchased by your employer after you have completed 6 weeks of employment. Person Specification The successful applicant must: · Knowledge of Makaton is preferred but not essential · have experience and a positive understanding of working with children who have disabilities · have a genuine interest in working with children with complex needs · be able to respond positively, confidently and sensitively to any changes in behaviour · have a high degree of initiative · be punctual and reliable as the children cannot be left unsupervised · be flexible and have a happy, positive, and caring nature · respect confidentiality An Enhanced DBS Check is required, cost to be met by employer. Key Responsibilities Services Personal Care Social Leisure activities Training Safeguarding Adults/Children Transportation Full UK driving license Own personal car Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com