Job Details
Hours: 8 hours per week school holiday times only. To include weekend work – flexibility required, and hours will be discussed at interview stage.
Area: Blakelaw, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Rate: £14.00 per hour
This is an employed role.
About Archie
Archie is a lovely 16-year-old boy who is always happy and enjoys attending school. He has a diagnosis of non-verbal autism with learning disabilities; he lives with his mum and visits his dad regularly. Archie uses alternative ways to communicate which will require the ability to learn and understand his cues and indicators. Archie can become frustrated on occasion, this will usually present if he is overwhelmed or unwell. No personal care is required in this role.
Responsibilities
* Assist and support Archie to access the community and engage in activities such as walking in nature, visiting parks, the coast, the Quayside, and the Alan Shearer Centre, Tim Lamb Centre, and swimming.
* Prompt and monitor mealtimes as Archie will not indicate when he is hungry but will inform you of when he is thirsty.
* Alert you to any toileting needs and ensure timely assistance.
* Hold onto Archie when out, as this gives him reassurance.
* Provide full supervision at all times as Archie has no awareness of danger or road safety.
Activities
Archie enjoys swimming, sensory water play activities, horse‑riding (if given the opportunity), wall climbing, trampolining, music and dance, a bit of “Gangham Style” to bop along, and the use of his iPad for games or YouTube videos.
Qualifications
* A good level of fitness is required for this role.
* Permission to work in the U.K. at the time of starting employment.
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