We are looking for a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Support Worker/PA to support our 9-year-old boy with Autism, Hypermobility, and Global development delay.
* He is a gentle, calm and loving child, He enjoys deep pressure cuddles, music and swimming. He does have some non-verbal cues and someone who is intuitive and patient would work well with him.
Responsibilities:
· Taking him to sensory-friendly and social activities in the local community
· Providing support with toileting
· Ensuring his safety at all times, especially when in public.
· Encouraging his interests and helping him access more of the world around him
· Support with feeding and drinking needs – Drinks from a bottle and needs finger food or cut up food.
This is not a list of everything that I may ask you to do. I may ask you to do similar sorts of tasks which are not listed above.
The ideal candidate will have a full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle and experience with children with additional needs. Someone who is calm, friendly and confident. Some to build a good relationship with him.
* The hours that we can offer are 4 hours in Term time and 8 hours in Non Term Time. The hourly rate of pay of £13.50. 4 weeks paid holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays is applicable, as is access to a workplace pension.
* This role is subject to a cleared enhanced DBS check, which is provided.
This post is supported by We Are Beams. Please contact our Brokerage Support Case Worker on brokerage@wearebeams.org.uk to discuss this position further
Vacancy closing date: 09-Apr-2026