Support worker for a teenage boy P/T@ £14.67/hr in Hexham - FTE - £28.6k Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: a3252173 We are looking to recruit a Support Worker to provide support for this 14-year-old teenage boy so that he can access social and leisure activities both at home and within the local community. He has a diagnosis of Autism, ADHD, social communication difficulties and developmental and emotional needs, these complex needs impact on his behaviour which he struggles to regulate. He has no danger awareness and can act impulsively which puts him at significant risk. Applicants will ideally have experience of working with young people with complex behavioural needs, in addition to Autism and ADHD so that they can support this young boy to engage in activities and improve his social skills and engage fully when in the community. He enjoys most activities involving computers which he can use confidently and well, along with his Play Station and Switch and enjoys Geometry Dash. He has an interest in music too and this role would suit a support worker with experience and a shared interest in these hobbies. He loves water and would very much like to learn to swim, so this activity would also be something he could participate in with his support worker. Hours 3 hours per week during term-time weeks on Saturday mornings and then 8 hours per week during school holiday weeks. There is some flexibility around which days the support takes place in the school holiday weeks. Rate of pay · £14.67 per hour. Holiday entitlement is 5.6 weeks per year pro-rata. · Holidays are 5.6 weeks per year, pro-rata. · Out-of-pocket expenses will be met by the employer, e.g. mileage to and from home and activities; and cost of activities agreed in advance with employer. · ILG PA Employee Assistance Programme – this will be purchased by your employer after you have completed 6 weeks of employment. Person Specification The successful applicant must: · Have experience and a positive understanding about young people who have disabilities · Have a genuine interest in working with young people with complex needs, including challenging behaviour · Have a high degree of initiative · Be punctual and reliable as the young person cannot be left unsupervised · Be flexible, positive and supportive and have a caring nature · Respect confidentiality Car driver is essential and must have business insurance for your own vehicle. You will be required to pass background checks by the Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), cost to be met by the employer. Key Responsibilities Services Social Leisure activities Support to remain independent Training Safeguarding Adults/Children Transportation Full UK driving license Own personal car Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com