Personal Care Assistant for a young person P/T @ £13.09/hr in Morpeth - FTE - £25.5k - Morpeth - NE61
We are currently looking to recruit a Support Worker to provide support for a 7-year-old girl. The purpose of your role will be to enable her independence by taking part in various activities in the community.
You will support with visiting SEN sessions at places such as the trampoline park, soft plays, Tim Lamb centre, outdoor parks, and visiting a cafe.
Car driver is essential, and all expenses will be met by the employer.
She is an amazing little girl who loves to laugh, smile, and sing her favorite songs. She can get upset in noisy environments and can struggle with transitioning from one place to another, but with your support, she usually gets past being upset quite quickly. It will be an advantage, however not essential, if you have experience supporting young people or children with ASD and/or ADHD.
We would also like our support worker to be proactive in suggesting activities to take part in within the community.
MAIN DUTIES
1. Support with enabling independence
2. Assist with taking part in activities and pursuing hobbies and interests
3. Ensure safety when out and about
4. Some personal care support is required with toileting and hand washing
Person Specification
Successful applicant must:
1. Ideally have experience working as a support worker with children and children with ASD/ADHD
2. Have a positive understanding towards people with disabilities
3. Have a genuine interest in working within social care
4. Have a high degree of initiative
5. Be punctual and reliable
6. Be flexible
7. Have a happy, positive, and caring nature
8. Respect confidentiality
Car driver preferable and must have business insurance.
An Enhanced DBS Check is required, cost to be met by employer.
Location: Morpeth
Rate of Pay: £13.09 per hour
Hours Breakdown:
* 3 hours per week during term time
* 5 hours per week during school holidays
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