Autism Care Assistant for Teenage Girl (Part-time) @ £11.44 Mon-Fri, Weekends £15.44 - Leeds 26
Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: f057ea65
Job Description:
Flexibility within this role; this can be a job share, with one person doing weekday hours and another completing weekend hours.
Location: Woodlesford – Car driver essential with business insurance; fuel will be reimbursed from pick up and drop off.
Experience with autism is essential.
Hours per week: Monday to Friday 8 hours @ £11.44, Weekends 7 hours @ £15.44, Additional 17 weeks @ 20 hours (school holidays) @ £11.44 Monday to Friday.
Training will be provided by the council.
A DBS check is required prior to starting the role.
Two references will be taken up.
Holiday Entitlement: 5.6 weeks per annum pro-rata.
Job Purpose:
To support a young lady with autism and learning difficulties in the community to promote her independence. The lady initially can be quiet and appear anxious, especially in busy places, but has a happy demeanor. She can misinterpret social cues.
She loves food, especially going out for meals, shopping, bowling, and the cinema. The candidate will understand autism, as she can become overloaded in certain situations. She loves art and has just started therapy sessions. The candidate will accompany her to People Matters on a Saturday and work some hours during the week. You will liaise with her parents regarding how the hours could be used. Initially, it will require a few ‘getting to know you’ sessions in the home. Some hours would be used in the home helping her to cook or bake to promote her independence, which she is already practicing at school.
She enjoys technology, using her phone and iPad, is a keen gamer, and loves anime and manga. She has a dog, a Cockapoo named Reggie, whom she adores. She loves beanies and has many bears.
The person supporting her will have experience working with people with autism and understand how her behavior impacts her and others while maintaining confidentiality.
Key Responsibilities:
* Meal Preparation
* Domestic Care
* Social and Leisure Activities
* Support to Remain Independent
Training:
* Essential PA Guide
* Safeguarding Adults/Children
* Food Hygiene
* First Aid
* Autism / Aspergers
Transportation:
* Full UK Driving License
* Own Personal Car
Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
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