Personal Care Assistant for a young boy P/T@ £13.09/hr in Ashington - FTE - £25.5k - Ashington - NE63

We are looking to recruit a new dedicated and enthusiastic Support Worker to join an existing team to provide 2:1 support for this 8-year-old male child with Autism.   

Main Duties  The role is to enable the child to access age-appropriate leisure activities within the local community.  You will also be required to help him with his communication skills, his personal care and be able to respond sensitively, confidently and positively to any changes in behaviour. 

Hours  5 hours per week during term-time weeks and school holiday weeks.  Plus, cover for holidays and any sickness absence for colleagues wherever possible; with as much advance notice as possible being provided. 

Rate of pay  
·        £13.09 per hour.
·        Holidays are 5.6 weeks per year, pro-rata.
·        Out of pocket expenses will be met by the employer e.g. mileage to and from home and activities; and cost of activities agreed in advance with employer.
·        ILG PA Employee Assistance Programme – this will be purchased by your employer after you have completed 6 weeks of employment. 

Person Specification  The successful applicant must:  
·        have experience and a positive understanding of working with children who have disabilities 
·        have a genuine interest in working with children with complex needs 
·        be able to respond positively, confidently and sensitively to any changes in behaviour 
·        have a high degree of initiative 
·        be punctual and reliable as the child cannot be left unsupervised 
·        be flexible and have a happy, positive, and caring nature 
·        respect confidentiality