Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Seaham
Hours: 3 hours every Saturday
Rate of Pay:
* £13.25 per hour (non-driver)
* £14.25 per hour (driver with business insurance)
About the Role
We are looking for a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic Support Worker to work with a young person with additional needs in the Seaham area. The role involves providing support for 3 hours every Saturday, helping the young person to access activities, build confidence, and enjoy time in the community in a safe and positive way.
You will be working alongside another member of staff, supporting the young person together while out in the community.
Key Responsibilities
* Providing friendly, patient, and supportive care
* Working alongside another support worker during community outings
* Supporting the young person to access social, recreational, and community-based activities
* Encouraging independence, confidence, and positive engagement
* Ensuring the young person’s safety and wellbeing at all times
* Following guidance from parents/carers and any agreed support plans
* For drivers: assisting with or providing transport to community activities (if required)
About You
* Kind, patient, and understanding with a genuine interest in supporting young people
* Reliable and punctual
* Able to work well as part of a small team
* Experience working with children or young people with additional needs is desirable but not essential
* Driver preferred but not essential
* Drivers must hold a full UK driving licence and business insurance
Additional Information
* Full training and ongoing support will be provided
* A DBS check will be required (or willingness to undertake one)
* This role would suit someone looking for part-time, weekend work, including students, carers, or experienced support workers
Please note we do not offer Sponsorship