Overview
The Role: We are looking for a confident, active and compassionate enabler to support our 9-year-old son, A.D., who has apraxia which makes spoken communication difficult and has some sensory processing needs. A.D. responds best to people who take the time to understand him and are positive, kind, and enthusiastic. He is full of energy and has a deep need for regular physical activity such as climbing, skateboarding, and movement-based play. This is a lone-working position designed to give the family some respite. You will be working with A.D. 1:1 in the community and occasionally at home. A.D. requires consistent reassurance, gentle transitions, and someone who can remain calm and confident during challenging moments and help him find a way through when things feel overwhelming.
Main Duties
* Taking A.D. to physical activities such as climbing walls, skateparks, and outdoor play areas
* Helping A.D. safely transition from car to activity and back again
* Helping A.D. navigate any tricky moments with calmness and flexibility
* Occasional cooking or baking activities at home
* Encouraging positive interaction and emotional wellbeing through play
* Providing safe, confident supervision in public settings
Personal Qualities and Attributes Required
* Experienced in supporting children or young people with autism and additional needs
* Physically active and comfortable supervising in busy or stimulating environments
* Calm under pressure and confident during emotional or behavioural dysregulation
* Naturally positive, patient, and relationship-driven
* Able to take initiative and adapt activities in the moment
* Car owner with valid UK driving licence and business insurance
* Reliable, punctual, and committed to consistency
* Comfortable with lone working
* Must like dogs and cats
* Able to build a good rapport with A.D. siblings
Please note that this role may be subject to a DBS check; your employer may also ask you to supply references. You must be able to prove the right to work in the UK. No sponsorships are available.
Details
* Hours: 8 hours per week, ideally split across 2 x 3-hour sessions and 1 x 2-hour session
* Flexibility on days/times to be discussed
* Pay: £13.57 per hour
* Job Type: Part time
* Note: Compass Disability Services (Compass Independent Living Team) is a support, advisory and payroll service. We support people with a disability or long-term health condition to live independently and retain control of their lives within the community. We are not the person that you will work for. You will work for the individual or family that we are supporting.
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