Care Assistant for a young person P/T@ £13.74/hr in Morpeth - FTE - £26.8k - Morpeth - NE65

We are looking to recruit a support worker for a fun and energetic 21-year-old lady who has a diagnosis of Autism, a Learning Disability, Delayed Development and Epilepsy.  Ideally you will be creative, full of ideas and passionate about working with young people who require additional support.

We need someone who is happy to join in her favourite activities such as walking, shopping, cinema and beach. She is particularly keen on animals so you must be comfortable to help her access them safely. 

You will be required to provide close supervision at all times to ensure her safety. You’ll need to learn about her communication and have patience, so you can build a strong bond and help her express herself in positive ways.  If you’ve worked with young people before and have experience, that’s an advantage, but if not, we will provide the necessary training.

Training will also be provided for Epilepsy. 

Additional Requirements  Car driver essential and must be insured for business use.  The successful candidate will require an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure (DBS), cost to be met by employer.

Hours  This role requires someone who’s available for 6 hours a month initially, on a flexible basis to suit both parties. 

Rate of pay
£13.74 per hour. Holiday entitlement is 5.6 weeks per year pro-rata. Any out-of-pocket expenses will be met by the employer and will be explained at interview. Benefit access to ILG PA, which will also be explained at interview.