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Care Assistant for a young person P/T@ £13.09/hr in Cramlington - FTE - £25.5k, Cramlington
Client: UKCIL
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Job Category: Other
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EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
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Posted:
05.05.2025
Expiry Date:
19.06.2025
Job Description:
Job Reference: (e10cefd4)
We are looking to recruit a support worker for 10 hours per week during term time and 5 hours per week during school holidays, providing 2:1 support for a child both at home and in the community. Initially, support will be delivered at home.
The support will mainly be after school from 4pm, with flexibility for evenings. The role includes supporting with the child's nighttime routine, bathing, and preparing for bed. Training will be provided for applying medicated creams if necessary.
The child has autism with a lower functioning age and limited verbal communication, requiring constant supervision to ensure safety. Recent behaviors include some adverse reactions to routine changes. The role involves building a strong, consistent relationship with the child and supporting appropriate behavior strategies.
The child is energetic and bubbly, enjoys outdoor activities like parks, forest walks, and beach visits, and swimming. Support workers should be comfortable with outdoor activities and swimming regularly.
Hours
* 10 hours per week during term time
* 5 hours per week during school holidays
* Hours mainly in the evenings, with more flexibility during holidays
Pay Rate
£13.09/hour. Holiday entitlement is 5.6 weeks per year pro-rata. Out-of-pocket expenses paid by employer.
Person Specification
* Experience with children with disabilities and understanding of their needs
* Interest in working with young people with complex needs
* Patience, positivity, sensitivity to behavioral changes
* High initiative, punctuality, reliability
* Flexible, caring, respectful of confidentiality
* Car drivers preferred but not essential; must have insured vehicle for business use, mileage paid
Enhanced DBS check required, costs covered by employer.
Additional Information
Support may be needed on weekends occasionally, scheduled as agreed. Services include social and leisure activities.
Training includes: Essential PA Guide, Safeguarding Adults/Children, Understanding Challenging Behaviour, Autism/Asperger's.
Transportation
Full UK driving license and own car required.
Schedule, Pay & Hours
Hours mainly in the evenings, 10 hours/week at £13.09/hr. Flexibility in scheduling, especially during holidays.
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