Autism Care Assistant for a person P/T@ £13.74/hr in Bedlington - FTE - £26.8k - Bedlington - NE22

We are looking for a Personal Assistant to provide support to a young woman to enable her to live her life in the way the wants and to enable her independence. 
This is a temporary role to cover long term leave until end June 2025. After this there will be holiday and sickness cover on offer.  

As she is Autistic she requires some support in her daily life to ensure she has a routine to manage basic tasks such as cooking and eating regularly, keeping on top of washing and laundry and household admin tasks. 

There are 2 dogs within the home, one being a puppy and although your role is not to look after them you should be confident around dogs.  It will be an advantage if you have experience of autism/supporting people with autism and have knowledge of neurodiversity.   

You should be aware of and respect confidentiality while at work, be trustworthy and reliable.    This role is for 3 hours per week which will be to cover supporting with admin tasks, going out into the community and support with making a plan for the week ahead and possibly support with batch cooking. 

Being Autistic means that each day is different and can cause fatigue and burn out. We would like this role to support to avoid getting to the point of burn out and so that a routine can be built up to prevent this.  We would also like the PA to be able to suggest things to do out in the community so you should be willing to be proactive in finding various activities to take part in. 

We would prefer you to be a car driver with your own transport however this isn’t essential as public transport can be used. Expenses will be met by your employer. 
Hours -  3 hours per week, days to be discussed in interview  

MAIN DUTIES  
·       Support with enabling independence and building up routines
·       Assist with taking part in activities and to persue hobbies and interests
·       Ensure safety when out and about
·       Support with household tasks including laundry and dishes
·       Support with eating meals regularly and batch cooking   
Rate of pay  £13.74 per hour. Holidays are 5.6 weeks per year, pro-rata  
Person Specification  
Successful applicant must:  
·       Ideally have experience working as a support worker with adults with autism.
·       Have a positive understanding towards people with disabilities
·       Have a genuine interest in working within social care
·       Have a high degree of initiative
·       Be punctual and reliable
·       Be flexible
·       Have a happy, positive and caring nature.
·       Respect confidentiality. 
Car driver preferable and must have business insurance.  An Enhanced DBS Check is required, cost to be met by employer.