Personal Support Worker for young adult - 20 hr/wk@ £13.74/hr in Cramlington - Cramlington - NE23

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Job Reference (c54b4925)

We are looking for a support worker to enable an 18-year-old young man, who lives in Cramlington, to remain independent, whilst his main carers are at work.

He enjoys art, animation, animals and most importantly dinosaurs. He enjoys swimming, especially underwater. A physically able and active individual would be preferred for this role to keep up with the young man.

The young man does not have an awareness of risk or danger and requires somebody who can support him to:

Build and maintain a social network in the local area
Access new activities that are linked to his interests
Gain an understanding of independent life skills
Build his awareness of risks and dangers in the community

The support will be:

During the week (Monday to Thursday)
Monday 6 hours
Tuesday 6 hours
Wednesday 4 hours (temporary in the first instance)
Thursday 4 hours (temporary in the first instance)

The support will be during the day, and hours will be discussed at interview

The successful applicant:

Must be experienced at supporting individuals with learning difficulties
Be patient and understanding with the ability to adapt the behaviour to meet changing situations
Be willing and able to engage in activities the client enjoys. Dinosaurs is a firm favourite

A car driver with access to their own vehicle is essential.

A full enhanced disclosure and barring certificate will be required; full cost will be met by the employer.

Two references will be requested upon acceptance of the role; one must be your last/most recent employer.

Services

Social + Leisure activities

Support to remain independent

Training

Essential PA Guide

Safeguarding Adults/Children

Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

Full UK driving license

Own personal car

Schedule, Pay & Hours

Time

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

Mor

Aft

Eve

ONA

ONS

ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep

Hour/Week

20.0

Pay/hr

£13.74

Weekly Actual

£275

Monthly Actual

£1,191

Annual Actual

£14,290

Annual FTE

£28,579

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Personal Support Worker for young adult - 20 hr/wk@ £13.74/hr in Cramlington - Cramlington - NE23

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