Personal Care Assistant for a Teenage Boy
Location: Whitley Bay
Pay: £13.09/hr (FTE - £25.5k)
The family is looking for an enabler to support this young man with socializing, accessing the local community, and visiting new places of interest while taking a person-centered approach to all activities he chooses to engage in.
The young man enjoys going out in the community, browsing in shops, bowling, swimming, and walks in the park. He also likes watching TV and dining at McDonald's and Sambuca (only if attending a Cinderella ball). However, he dislikes crowded places and busy restaurants.
Main Duties:
1. Promote independence and basic life skills.
2. Support social interactions with others.
3. Assist in accessing places of interest in the local community.
4. Support with travel training to use metro trains and buses.
5. Act as a 'support buddy,' encouraging his interests while taking a person-centered approach.
6. Be flexible to cover for holidays and sickness leave, if possible.
Hours of Work: 5 hours a week (52 weeks) plus an additional 5 hours per week during all school holidays (13 weeks)
Rates of Pay: £13.09 per hour
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