Female Care Assistants for a teenage girl living in the Consett area £12.00 per hour - Consett - DH8
We are currently looking to recruit 2 Female Support Workers to provide support for a 16-year-old young person who has a diagnosis of autism, learning difficulties, and sometimes presents complex challenging behaviours.
The role provides support normally 8 hours per week during term time at weekends and 16 hours during the holidays, preferably on weekdays. The aim is to work with the young person to encourage her to access the community and gain independence.
Rate of pay: £12 per hour.
The main focus of the role is support at home, as she enjoys her home comforts, including gaming and her teddy bears. The objective will be to promote independence, support her in activities she enjoys, and encourage spending more time away from home.
This young lady enjoys outings to the cinema and dining at Nandos/Chinese at the Metro Centre.
There are pets in the household, including two small dogs, so you should be comfortable working in a pet-friendly environment.
Building a relationship is key for her to feel comfortable and supported during outings. You should be proactive in suggesting various community activities and long-term support for new hobbies and attending new places.
It is not a requirement to have any qualifications or experience for this role, as shared interests and a good relationship with her are more important.
The successful applicants will need to demonstrate patience, tolerance, and a strong sense of self in guiding her to enjoy activities while making good choices in the community.
This teenager has a fantastic sense of humour and loves to make people laugh.
A car driver with an own car is essential.
If you would like to embrace all that this role has to offer, please get in touch. Together we can make a difference in this young lady's life.
A DBS will be required.
Services:
1. Social + Leisure activities
2. Transportation
Minimum Requirements:
1. Full UK driving license
2. Own personal car
Schedule, Pay & Hours:
Time: Mor, Aft, Eve
ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep
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