Overview
Support Worker for a young boy with Autism
Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: ded8a394
Job Purpose: We are looking to recruit an additional Support Worker to join an existing team who provide 2:1 support for an 8-year-old male child with Autism. Experience of working with children and young people with Autism would be an advantage.
Responsibilities
* Enable the child to access age-appropriate leisure activities within the local community.
* Help him with his communication skills and personal care.
* Respond sensitively, confidently and positively to any changes in behaviour.
Qualifications and Requirements
* A driver with access to a car and business insurance is essential for this role.
* An Enhanced DBS check is required (cost to be met by the Employer).
* Experience and a positive understanding of working with children who have disabilities is preferred.
* Genuine interest in working with children with complex needs.
* Ability to respond positively, confidently and sensitively to changes in behaviour.
* High degree of initiative, punctuality, reliability, flexibility, and a caring nature.
* Respect confidentiality.
Hours and Compensation
7.5 hours per week in total, to be used as 2.5 hours per week every Wednesday and 5 hours per week every Saturday. Plus cover for holiday and any sickness absence wherever possible for other team members, with as much notice as possible being provided.
Rate of pay: £13.74 per hour. 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/activities; and cost of activities as agreed in advance with employer).
ILG PA Employee Benefit Scheme.
Key Roles
* Services
o Personal Care
o Social + Leisure activities
* Training
o Safeguarding Adults/Children
o Autism / Aspergers
* Transportation
o Full UK driving licence
o Own personal car
Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
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