Overview
To provide support for an 11-year-old male child with Autism, a profound learning disability, Cognitive Development Delay, significant Sensory Needs and Hypermobility.
Responsibilities
Main Duties: We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Support Worker for an 11-year-old boy. Ideally you will be energetic and passionate about working with children and be someone who can make activities and experiences enjoyable and fulfilling for him. You will have a high degree of initiative and be reliable and punctual. The support will be offered to provide a range of activities within the local community including walks in the park, countryside and woodlands and on occasions drives out in the car.
* Play & Engage: Help him to enjoy his favourite activities.
* Routine Support: Help with developing and following routines, which can provide him with a sense of security.
* Personal Care: Support with all personal care needs.
* Supervision & Safety: Close supervision will always be needed as he has no danger awareness and due to his Hypermobility has the aid of a wheelchair.
* Experience is preferred: Ideally you will have experience of working with children and/or young people who have complex needs.
* Empathy & Patience: You will have patience and empathy, so you build a secure relationship and work with him to reinforce positive communication and behaviour.
* Flexibility & Availability: This role requires someone who’s available during school holiday weeks only. There is some flexibility about which days the support takes place.
* Additional Essential Requirements: Car driver is essential and must have Business Insurance.
Hours: 4 hours per week in all school holiday weeks, except during the summer six weeks holidays when there are 8 hours per week.
Rates of pay: £17.23 per hour. 5.6 weeks holiday (pro rata) ILGPA Benefit Scheme, further details at interview. Some out-of-pocket expenses will be met by the Employer.
DBS: This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, cost to be met by Employer.
Key Responsibilities
Services
* Personal Care
* Social + Leisure activities
Training
* Moving & Handling
* Autism / Aspergers
Transportation
* Full UK driving license
* Own personal car
Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
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