Child Support Worker / Buddy / (P/T ) Ref: 010/ Cumnock /JL 07/07/2025 personal employer Cumnock
Ref: 010/ Cumnock /JL
Child Support Worker / Buddy / (P/T ) Location: Cumnock
Hours: 10 Hours per week (initially)
Mon – Fri 3.15pm – 5.15pm + occasional additional hours tbc
ROP: £12.60 per hour
Details
Support Worker / Buddy / Respite Carer (P/T) – required to support a 10yr old boy who has Nonverbal Autism / OCD and Sensory Processing Disorder. He also has Developmental Delay.
Support will mainly be for school collection each day (Mon to Fri) at 3.15pm until 5.15pm however additional hours (tbc) will be required during school holidays. Support hours are currently under review and may increase in the near future.
Support and encouragement required to for him to take part in activities as well as assistance with personal care.
His interests include swimming and trampolining. He attends ‘Sen swim’ with the family once a month and support with this activity will be required … this includes getting him changed and support/safety with him in the community
We are looking for an individual who is young at heart and physically fit to be able to join in activities, ensuring his safety at all times. He has no safety awareness or concept of danger and may run off therefore you must be alert to this at all times.
It is essential that you have an understanding of Nonverbal Autism. He uses Pecs symbols on his iPad to communicate.
Experience in SEN (Special Educational Needs) is essential
Timing prompts must be given on the lead up to planned activities to prepare him and reduce the risk of anxieties. His anxieties can cause him to lash out at times, therefore patience and the ability to manage this behaviour is required.
The successful applicant will be required to assist on family outings, taking into consideration the thoughts and feelings of his younger sister. Initially, family will always be present to allow the successful applicant to get to know him and build up a relationship.
They have a friendly dog who is also very much part of the family.
**It is essential that you are a driver with use of your own car, current clean drivers licence and business insurance.
Experience / Qualifications Required
Experience in SEN (Special Educational Needs) is essential
Experience of Non-Verbal Autism preferred but not essential
You must be a driver with a full clean driver’s licence, use of own car and business insurance. Please note that mileage allowance will be paid if using your car for work duties.
***This position is subject to a 6 month probationary period.
Successful applicants will have to provide 2 references (one of which must be your current or most recent employer) and undergo a New PVG Disclosure at the employers cost.
To apply please email your CV to jennifer@ailn.org quoting Ref: 010/Cumnock/JL
Alternatively, you can download an application form on the documents section of our website www.ailn.org or contact Jennifer Lee on 01294 475686 to request an application form to be completed and returned to:
Jennifer Lee,
Self Directed Support Advisor
Ayrshire Independent Living Network,
The Michael Lynch Centre for Enterprise
71 Princes Street,
Ardrossan, KA22 8DG
**PLEASE NOTE THAT AILN ARE NOT THE EMPLOYERS. WE ARE A SUPPORT & MAILBOX SERVICE FOR INDIVIDUAL PERSONAL EMPLOYERS AND HAVE NO INPUT INTO WHOM THEY DECIDE TO EMPLOY***
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