Care Assistant, SEN school
Position: Care Assistant
Location: Bishop's Stortford
Pay: Starting from £90 per day
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others? Do you have a genuine interest in working with autistic adults or children on the autism spectrum? We have an exciting opportunity for a Care Assistant to join our dedicated team at a renowned school in Bishop's Stortford. As a specialist organisation focusing on autism, we aim to support individuals to lead fulfilling lives by providing personalized care and support.
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrating patience, inspiration, care, and sensitivity towards the needs of vulnerable people, particularly those on the autism spectrum.
- Actively listening to individuals, effectively reporting and accurately recording relevant information.
- Collaborating with colleagues as a team player, while also being capable of working independently with minimal support.
- Exhibiting resilience and proactive engagement when dealing with challenging behaviour.
- Being willing and able to provide personal care assistance to individuals when required.
- Valuing diversity, health, and safety, and consistently upholding safe working practices.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Prior experience in a similar role or working with individuals on the autism spectrum is highly desirable.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage and build relationships with autistic adults or children.
- The ability to remain calm and composed in challenging situations.
- Strong organisational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
- A compassionate and empathetic nature towards vulnerable individuals.
- A commitment to continuous personal and professional development.
Salary: The starting pay for this position is £90 per day. However, the pay can increase based on your success and contributions within the role.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals on the autism spectrum and possess the qualities we are seeking, we would love to hear from you. Join our team of dedicated professionals and help us support autistic adults or children to live the life they choose.
