Care Assistant for a young person P/T £13.09/hr in Ashington - FTE - £25.5k Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 689ab743 We are looking to recruit a Personal Assistant in Ashington to provide support to a client who is severely sight impaired. The support required is to assist with accessing the community and to include support with a small child. The support required is: 4.5 hours per week, to support with shopping twice a week – about 1 hour per session and 2.5 hours in the community to support with a young child to access activities, for example soft play and community groups, hours to be arranged flexibly with employer. Main Duties: · To support out and about in the community to assist with shopping. · To include supporting a young child when out and about with assistance with road crossing etc. · To assist and attend activities in which the young child can participate in and develop with other children of a similar age, but also to increase the confidence of the parent. · To assist with all safety aspects of being with a young child when out in the local community and to understand the potential hazards with minimal sight. Rates of Pay: £13.09 per hour Personal specification: · Honest, reliable, and caring nature · Punctual and trustworthy · Respect confidentiality Further Information: An Enhanced Adults and Childrens Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS) will be obtained for the successful candidate, cost to be met by Northumberland County Council. Reference’s will be obtained. Training: Will be provided and the candidate will be linked to a training platform for on-line training needs. Key Responsibilities Services Social Leisure activities Support to remain independent Training Essential PA Guide Safeguarding Adults/Children Hand hygiene Transportation Full UK driving license Own personal car Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com