Autism Care Assistant for a young man P/T @ £13.09/hr in Prudhoe - FTE - £25.5k - PRUDHOE - NE42
A young man in the Prudhoe area is looking to recruit an enabler to support him accessing his local community and further afield. The young man has a diagnosis of Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
The successful applicant MUST be experienced in and have a secure understanding of supporting individuals with a diagnosis of Autism and ADHD.
The family are looking for:
* Someone who is experienced and understands the person-centred approach.
* Someone who understands that it will take time to build up trust and has experience in building positive relationships.
* Someone who can support accessing the local community and prevent the young man from becoming isolated.
The Young man’s hobbies and interests include:
* Table tennis, cricket, pool & darts.
* Loves art (his own characters, not looking at other people’s). The young man currently attends a fantastic outlet for his art 3 days a week.
* Rock music.
The ideal applicant will:
* Be experienced supporting people with Autism and ADHD.
* Be willing and physically able to support the young man to access the local gym and take on a more active lifestyle.
* Be able to build a strong positive relationship with the individual; an applicant young at heart and more like a peer would be preferred.
* Be committed to promoting independence and encouraging social skill development.
* Be adaptable and capable of implementing strategies to cope with developing situations.
Driving licence and car would be helpful; however, a willingness to use public transport is desirable.
Rate of Pay: £13.09 per hour
Hours Breakdown:
* 12 – 5pm on a Friday with some flexibility.
* Annual Leave is accrued pro rata at 5.6 weeks per year.
A full enhanced disclosure and barring certificate will be required; full cost will be met by the employer. Where appropriate, training will be provided in the form of on the job training, online assessment, and face to face where applicable.
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