Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Hours: 80 hours per month 18-20 hours per week with opportunity for overtime. Working on a 24/7 rota. Must be flexible and be able to work shifts on alternate weekends.
Rotas are published at least four weeks in advance.
Salary: £12.50 per hour rising to £15.00 per hour following successful probation period. Enhanced rate for weekends and bank holidays.
About my life
I am a fun-loving young adult who likes to go bowling, go on days out, out for walks, loves playing games, dancing, going to my clubs and football.
I need support 2:1 from my 24/7 care team, feeling safe and supported and I need help when out in the community. Sometimes I can exhibit behaviours of distress, so I need skilled carers to help me feel safe.
I currently attend school Monday to Fridays and enjoy days out at the weekends. I am about to leave school so my routine will change, and my week will then involve three days of education and four days of activities which will include social care, work placement and fun days out.
You must be able to remain calm under pressure, be computer literate, and understand the challenges autistic people and people with intellectual disabilities face. You must be a great team player. This is a great opportunity to make a positive difference to a young person’s life.
“Our aim is to enhance A’s quality of life and develop sustainable behaviour strategies. The team’s focus is on supporting daily living skills and emotional stability. We promote choice, control and independence wherever possible.”
We are based in Kingston Park near to the metro at Kenton Bank Foot, which is a 20-minute drive from the city centre.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience
- You must have previous experience of working with autistic children or adults and be able to implement a positive behaviour plan
- Must be a car driver and have held a valid UK driving licence for a minimum of 5 years
- You should be trained to NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or have equivalent experience)
- You must be physically fit and active
- You must be authorised to work in the United Kingdom
- You must be resilient, compassionate and have great communication skills
- You will have an appropriate professional qualification and/or two years’ experience in a similar role.
- Experienced in caring for young people with autism and learning disabilities either in a home or educational environment.
Benefits
- Part of a professional 24/7 team
- 6 weeks paid leave per annum
- Nest Pension Scheme
- Paid Training
- Role related training programme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Bike to work scheme
- Blue light card
For more information, contact Charlotte on 07768619755 or charlotte_blair_23@outlook.com
There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be male/female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4.
This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.
At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.