Job description

Job Ref: HRT15275JM1 - Hartlepool

About the Employer

This is a position to work with a lovely unique child with a big personality. She is a funny young girl who always makes people laugh and although she does not speak much, she can communicate well and is very intelligent. She can sometimes be a little challenging due to her additional needs but working with her is really rewarding. She absolutely loves Toy Story, playing with her toys and completing her activities at home, she currently enjoys counting.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning

The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Numbers

• Going to the park

• Toy Story

Other relevant information

• The individual has allergies. Polyester - clothes must be 100 percent cotton.

• The individual keeps pets in the home.4 dogs, 2 cats, 2 lizards and 2 snakes.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
• Duties all to be discussed at interview

The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).

Required Skills

• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
• To be able to work on own initiative.
• To work as part of a team.
• To be able to follow instructions accurately.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• somebody with an energetic personality

When you are Required

Specific days/times required:

Friday, 4:00-7:00pm

Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 3 per week

Salary: £10.42 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexitime

Schedule:

• Flexitime

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 05/09/2023
Reference ID: HRT15275JM1