Carer for teenage boy, no personal care, own car, Saturdays + holidays, LS8 £10.50/hr - LEEDS - LS8

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Description of Young Person and Role

Duties

• Going on local day trips, e.g. National Railway Museum, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Yorkshire Air Museum, Doncaster Dome etc
• Going to the cinema/ theatre – he loves live shows!
• Taking him to his regular recreational activities, e.g. RDA horse-riding and dance club on Saturdays

Must haves

• A non-smoker is essential and car owner ESSENTIAL for this role, expenses paid. 
• Owning and driving your own care is necessary.

Hours & Pay

• 10 hours per week
• And 20 hours in school holidays of direct payments for a PA
• (Facilitated through Leeds Centre for Integrated Living (Leeds CIL))
• References relevant  to post required on application and DBS (organised and paid for by Leeds CIL) will be required. Working hours are every Saturday, after school and school holidays, with some work in the evenings when required
• Rate of pay: £10.50 p/h

What skills/ characteristics are required for the role?

• Reliable and committed to care
• Experience of working with children, SEND experience desirable 
• Being flexible and using your initiative
• Being sensitive to his needs and feelings
• Good communication skills - with child, his family and other professionals in his life
• To work independently and remain calm under pressure
• To ensure he is safe and supervised at all times

Thank you 

• Applications welcome if you meet these criteria. References will be checked.
• Hourly rate might be increased for the right applicant who stays on with me.