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Care Assistant for a young gentleman P/T@ £11.44/hr in Norton - Stockton-on-Tees - TS20

UKCIL Ltd

North East, Stockton-on-Tees

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

24 days ago

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Join a compassionate team as a Care Assistant, supporting a young gentleman in his daily activities. This role involves encouraging participation in social activities such as swimming and bowling while providing essential personal care support. You'll need to be patient, understanding, and possess a full driving license along with your own transport. This part-time position allows you to make a meaningful difference in someone's life, ensuring they enjoy their favorite activities in the community. If you have a friendly demeanor and a passion for helping others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Prior experience working with young adults with learning disabilities.
Ability to provide support in busy environments.

Assist a young gentleman in accessing social activities like swimming and bowling.
Provide reminders and support for personal care tasks.

Experience with learning disabilities

Communication skills

Patience

Encouraging behavior

Driving license

Personal transport

Care Assistant for a young gentleman P/T @ £11.44/hr in Norton - Stockton-on-Tees - TS20

Job Overview

Seeking a personal assistant for a young gentleman in Norton.

Responsibilities

My client is looking for someone to help him access social activities within the local community. He enjoys activities such as walking in the local area, swimming, and bowling. The role includes:

Providing support and reminders with personal care tasks associated with these activities, such as getting dressed after swimming or visiting the bathroom.
Encouraging participation in social activities.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have:

Awareness and prior experience of working with a young adult with learning disabilities.
A friendly, firm, and patient demeanor.
Positive and encouraging behaviors to ensure appropriate activities are attempted and enjoyed.
An understanding of busy/noisy surroundings leading to possible anxieties, with the ability to reassure and support in short calming sentences.

Requirements

Successful candidates will need:

A full driving license.
Access to their own transport.

Hours to be worked as either two afternoons or one full day per week.

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