Support Worker
Ref: NDS8588
Location: Shoreham-by-Sea
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status: employed
Hours per week: Flexible/casual hours - after school/weekends/school holidays. Let us know when you are available!
Hourly pay rate: £14.00
We are looking to employ a support worker to assist a 6‑year‑old boy to enjoy the fun outdoor activities that he loves. This could include supporting him to visit the playground/park, going for walks visiting McDonalds for a happy meal.
The ideal candidate will be friendly, active, patient, and a confident driver, as travel is required for this role. My son has autism and is non‑verbal, but he responds well to structure and clear transitions. If you are a warm, proactive person who enjoys supporting children in a fun and meaningful way, we’d love to hear from you!
Duties
* Cooking
* Transportation
* Companionship
* Dressing / undressing
Candidate qualities
* Respectful of the employers privacy and confidentiality
* Reliable with good timekeeping
* Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
* Hygienic, tidy and well organised
* Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
* Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
* Honest and cheerful
* Creative
* Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
* Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
Additional requirements
Non‑smoker due to medical reasons, Non‑smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours
Notes
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.
If you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self‑employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.
Please note: If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.
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