Care Assistant for a teenage boy P/T@ £12.71/hr in Leeds - FTE - £24.8k - LEEDS - LS8

Hours:
4 hours per week Mon-Sun (term-time)
Additional 4 hours per week (school holidays)

Job Purpose
A calm & confident PA is required to provide opportunities of play and learning for my 17 year old son who has a diagnosis of Down Syndrome and Autism with associated learning delays. His speech is delayed so he communicates with a mixture of Makaton signs, visual resources, and speech.
The job would give him opportunities to enjoy his favourite activities both in and away from the home. 

Main Duties:
   Communicate and support his time, activities and communication
   Accompany him in the local area and his favourite places
   Interact with him using suitable means and methods, such as play and reading, to make him happy and comfortable

Essentials
   Calm and confident demeanour
   Resilience; managing anxiety and some challenging behaviours
   Receive training; including Makaton, Down Syndrome and Autism
   Show initiative and flexibility
   Be sensitive to his needs and feelings
   Communicate well with family and provide feedback to parents
   Attend work punctually and consistently
   Maintain confidentiality at all times
   Experience or desire working with children with additional needs

Skills
• To be able to work unsupervised 
• Good communication and listening skills 
• Show initiative 
• To be able to build self-esteem while ensuring a safe and warm atmosphere/ambiance 

 Motivation
• To enjoy working with young people.
Other
To hold a current and satisfactory enhanced DBS check or be willing to complete one. Ideally be able to drive and own your own vehicle.

We look forward to hearing from you!