Care Assistant for a lady P/T@ £12.00/hr in Alnwick - FTE - £23.4k - ALNWICK - NE66
Job Reference (bab5ef01)
A young woman in the Alnwick area is looking for a committed enabler to provide support to access the local community and remain independent at home.
The woman has a diagnosis of learning disabilities including autism and would prefer somebody with experience of supporting others with a similar diagnosis. She has a good sense of humour is sociable with people she has formed a relationship with.
Her interests include visiting the theatre, shopping, meals out, family history, socialising with friends, gardening – visiting the local community allotment and holidays in the sun
The preferred enabler will be:
· A driver with access to their own vehicle (mileage will be paid) ESSENTIAL
· Friendly
· Outgoing with a good sense of humour
· Be reliable
· Willing to engage in the clients' interests
Main duties will include:
· Shopping and Meal preparation
· Promoting independence with household tasks
· Engaging in appropriate social activities outside of the client's home such as shopping, cinema trips, meals out.
Expenses will be paid in agreement with the employer.
Rate of Pay: £12 per hour
Hours Breakdown:
· Monday - 5pm to 7pm - collect from specific location, return home and prepare evening meal
· Tuesday – 11am to 1pm OR 3pm to 5pm - to support client to attend/collect from local activity, access local community, food shopping or social activity
· Wednesday – 10am to 1pm – To support client at home and then to access a specific activity in the local community
· Friday – 8:30am to 9:30am – support client to prepare for day and accompany them to access transport to daily activity
· Alternate Saturday – Flexible hours to access social activities in line with the clients' interests
You will receive 5.6 weeks holiday pro rata per year as part of your employment
Personal specification:
· Calm, patient and understanding, with a strong focus on consistency and clear guidelines.
· Good communicator
· Honest, reliable and caring nature.
· Punctual and trustworthy
· Respect confidentiality
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS) will be obtained for the successful candidate (at employer’s expense) and references will be requested.
Services
Meal Preparation
Domestic Care
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Training
Essential PA Guide
Safeguarding Adults/Children
Autism / Aspergers
Schedule, Pay & Hours
Time
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep