Job Title: Care Assistant for a Young Boy - Part Time
Client: UKCIL
Location: Alnwick, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU Work Permit Required: Yes
Job Details
Job Reference: 7b08dfe6e7e9
Job Views: 5
Posted: 26.04.2025
Expiry Date: 10.06.2025
Job Description
We are seeking a Support Worker to assist a 10-year-old male child with Autism who is non-verbal and communicates through noises, gestures, and PECS pictures. The role involves supporting the child to access social and leisure activities in the community, including walking, visiting parks, cafes, the beach, indoor and outdoor activities, computer games, trains, and math activities. The child has no danger awareness and requires close supervision to ensure safety. Support includes assisting with nutritional needs via PEG, with full training provided.
Main Duties
* Support the child in engaging with social and leisure activities
* Assist with nutritional needs through PEG feeding
Hours and Pay
5 hours per week during school term time (four Saturdays per month), and 10 hours per week during school holidays. Flexibility on days during holidays. Pay rate is £13.09 per hour. Holiday entitlement is 5.6 weeks per year (pro-rata). Employer covers out-of-pocket expenses.
Person Specification
* Experience with children with disabilities and a positive attitude
* Interest in working with children with complex needs
* High initiative, punctuality, and reliability
* Flexible and caring attitude
* Respect for confidentiality
* Full, clean driving license with insurance for business use
Additional Requirements
* Enhanced DBS check (cost covered by employer)
Services Provided
* Social and leisure activities
Training
* Safeguarding Adults/Children
Transportation
* Own personal car with full UK driving license
Medical
* PEG Feeding training provided
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