Personal Care Assistant for a young person P/T @ £13.04/hr in Morpeth - FTE - £25.4k - Morpeth - NE61
A young man in the Morpeth area is looking to recruit an enabler to support him in accessing his local community. The young man has a diagnosis of ADHD, Asperger's, and Chronic Fatigue.
Both he and his family are looking for carers who understand the necessity of a person-centered approach to all activities this young man chooses to engage in. This will require a special set of skills as he can be very vulnerable; therefore, gaining his trust is a priority.
The young man enjoys going to the cinema, theatre, shopping, bowling, swimming, gaming, and short walks/going to the gym.
Hours of Work: 4 hours a week - Days and times to be discussed at interview.
Rates of Pay: £13.09 per hour.
Mileage Paid: To be discussed at interview.
Location: Morpeth area.
Main Duties:
1. Acting as a 'support buddy', encouraging his interests.
2. A plan will need to be adhered to and developed by the support buddy.
3. Positive reinforcement is essential as he will need a great deal of encouragement and patience to engage with the community.
4. Initially, he will need to be seen in the home to gain confidence in developing a relationship.
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