Overview
Location: Scotswood, Newcastle upon Tyne. Hours: 4 hours Term Time, 4 Hours Holiday Time. Rate of Pay: £14.00 per hour. Driver with own vehicle essential.
About the role
My son is a happy and lovely 11-year-old who loves being active. He enjoys outdoor activities, including walking in the park, exhibitions (Exhibition Park), playing in the sandpit, going to the beach, and water play. He likes trampolining and visiting the Tim Lamb Centre. He enjoys listening to dance music and watching people dance. He has been diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and has sensory processing difficulties that impact his ability to engage independently; he requires support to participate in activities and prompting with most tasks, including personal care. He has limited communication, using single words, so we are seeking someone enthusiastic with a genuine interest in working with children.
The purpose of this job is to provide social assistance and help him achieve his goals while ensuring his safety at all times.
Responsibilities
* Provide social assistance and support participation in activities with the child
* Assist with activities in various settings (parks, beaches, trampolining, centres)
* Provide prompting and support with personal care as needed
* Keep the child safe and supervise at all times
* Encourage engagement and communication within activities
Qualifications and requirements
* Driver with clean licence and own vehicle is essential. Mileage will be reimbursed.
* DBS check and references will be undertaken if offered the post.
* Must have permission to work in the U.K. at the start of employment.
* Enthusiastic with a genuine interest in working with children.
Notes
This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.
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