Carer / Support Worker
Job ref. PUR-936-814
About the Direct Payment Holder
A caring and reliable Carer is required to support a young boy with complex needs in a home-based role with opportunities to access the local community. The 7.5-year-old boy is severely learning disabled, autistic, and pre-verbal/non-verbal. He communicates using objects of reference, PECS, hand guiding, and occasionally single words.
He requires continuous supervision at all times to ensure his safety. He can experience challenging behaviours, particularly when tired or dysregulated. These may include hitting, pinching, pushing, attempts to bite, and destructive behaviour. He also struggles with sleep at night, which can affect daytime regulation.
He lives at home with two adults and four children, including three older brothers aged 9, 12, and 13.
Hours and Rate of Pay
Rate: £18.92 per hour (Self‑Employed)
* 4 hours per week during school term time
* 8 hours per week during school holidays
* Ideally weekends during term time, with a mix of weekdays/weekends during school holidays
* More hours available if required.
* Flexible shifts with prior arrangement
Location
Welwyn Garden City (AL7).
Checks and Training
DBS check confirmation. Right to Work and references required.
Training will be offered to enable completion of mandatory training:
* Safeguarding Adults
* Introduction to first aid
* Health and Safety
What you would be doing
* Continuous supervision
* Supporting with personal care (changing nappies/pull‑ups/pads, cleaning, changing clothes)
* Ensuring food and drink intake
* Supporting communication using his preferred methods
* Preventing access to unsafe items
* Taking Louie out for walks, woodland walks, and community activities
* Encouraging enjoyable and meaningful experiences
Required Skills and Experience
* Calm, confident, and patient
* Experienced or knowledgeable in supporting autistic, severely learning‑disabled, non/pre‑verbal children
* Comfortable providing personal care
* Confident managing challenging behaviours safely and compassionately
* Focused on keeping Louie safe, happy, and supported
* Male or female applicants welcome
* Ideally a car driver
Sponsorship is not available for this role.
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