Personal Care Assistant for a young boy P/T @ £13.09/hr in Prudhoe - FTE - £25.5k - Prudhoe - NE42
We are looking to recruit a support worker to provide enabling support and care for a very happy, unique 7-year-old boy. The role involves providing positive interaction and care according to specific targets. He is a non-communicative boy, with no understanding of risk or danger, and requires someone who can ensure his safety and well-being in an appropriate setting/environment, including occasional excursions.
Main Duties
* Provide a safe home environment.
* Give support, care, and guidance to help achieve developmental targets.
* Support with feeding.
* Perform moving and handling, as the child cannot walk far and requires a pushchair when out.
* Assist with personal care, including changing of nappies and regular changing of bibs.
* Car driver is essential and must have Business Insurance.
Hours
5 hours per week on a Sunday (x 52 weeks) with an additional 5 hours during all school holidays (x 13 weeks) per year. An additional day will be discussed at the interview.
Rates of pay
£13.09 per hour. Holiday entitlement is 5.6 weeks per year pro-rata.
Person Specification
* Experience and a positive understanding of children with additional needs.
* A genuine interest in working with children with complex requirements.
* A high degree of initiative.
* Honest, reliable, punctual, and trustworthy with a caring nature.
* Respect for confidentiality is a must.
* A full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance.
Further Information
Out-of-pocket expenses will be met by the Employer. This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS), which will need to be obtained for the successful candidate (at the employer’s expense).
Training
Where required, such as in Health and Safety matters, practical training and guidance will be arranged, and the care worker will be expected to attend. This will include moving and handling, medication awareness, and additional training specific to the client.
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