Care Assistant for a teenage boy P/T £13.09/hr in Berwick-upon-tweed - FTE - £25.5k Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 6278142f MAIN DUTIES We are looking to recruit a Support Worker to enable this young person to access social and leisure activities in the local community. While he is 15 years of age, he presents as someone much younger, although he can hold a mature conversation. It is mostly around the activities he enjoys which are not so much the same as other typical teenagers would enjoy. Because of his Autism, he could experience anxiety which can impact upon his presentation, at these times he will need verbal reassurance. Alongside this he has very limited understanding of danger awareness and will need prompts and reminders of potential hazards. Some of his favourite activities include going for long walks to explore the environment and taking photos of different animals. He enjoys developing his understanding of the world around him and also enjoys learning about animals. Another favourite activity is visiting the shops, and this is even more so during special times of the year like Halloween and Christmas. Hours 6 hours per day x 2 days a week during all school holiday weeks. 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 when 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: · have experience and a positive understanding of working with children and young people who have disabilities · have a genuine interest in working with children and young people 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 young person cannot be left unsupervised · be flexible · have a happy, positive, and caring nature · respect confidentiality Car driver required and must have business insurance. An Enhanced DBS Check is required, cost to be met by employer. Key Responsibilities Services Social Leisure activities Training Safeguarding Adults/Children Transportation Full UK driving license Own personal car Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com