Personal Care Assistant for a young boy P/T@ £17.23/hr in Berwick-upon-Tweed Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 6cc04d74 To provide support for an 11-year-old male child with Autism, a profound learning disability, Cognitive Development Delay, significant Sensory Needs and Hypermobility. Main Duties We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Support Worker for an 11-year-old boy. Ideally you will be energetic and passionate about working with children and be someone who can make activities and experiences enjoyable and fulfilling for him. You will have a high degree of initiative and be reliable and punctual. The support will be offered to provide a range of activities within the local community to including walks in the park, countryside and woodlands and on occasions drives out in the car. Overview of Role: · Play & Engage: Help him to enjoy his favourite activities. · Routine Support: Help with developing and following routines, which can provide him with a sense of security. · Personal Care: Support with all personal care needs. · Supervision & Safety: Close supervision will be always needed as he has no danger awareness and due to his Hypermobility has the aid of a wheelchair. · Experience is preferred: Ideally you will have experience of working with children and/or young people who have complex needs. · Empathy & Patience: You will have patience and empathy, so you build a secure relationship and work with him to reinforce positive communication and behaviour. · Flexibility & Availability: This role requires someone who’s available during school holiday weeks only. There is some flexibility about which days the support takes place. · Additional Essential Requirements: Car driver is essential and must have Business Insurance. Hours 4 hours per week in all school holiday weeks, except during the summer six weeks holidays when there are 8 hours per week. Rates of pay £17.23 per hour. 5.6 weeks holiday (pro rata) ILGPA Benefit Scheme, further details at interview. Some out-of-pocket expenses will be met by the Employer. DBS - This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, cost to be met by Employer. Key Responsibilities Services Personal Care Social Leisure activities Training Moving & Handling Autism / Aspergers Transportation Full UK driving license Own personal car Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com