Job title: Family Support Worker
Hours: 10 hours per week, Tuesday, Friday, and 1 in 3 Saturdays during term time. Additional hours during school holidays.
Location: Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne
Rates of pay: £15.00 per hour
Purpose of Job: To work alongside the family in caring for and supporting their eldest son with autism outside of the home, and to supervise and support the younger son as needed.
Children's details: Two children aged 11 and 14; eldest has autistic spectrum disorder, struggles with social norms and has a stammer.
Term time activities (subject to change):
* Tuesday 17:30-22:00: Gaming social and support at home
* Friday 16:00-23:00: 2.5 hours, activity depending on interests
* Saturday 13:00-16:30 (or occasional mornings): Art garden or visit to a National Trust property
Additional hours:
* Tuesday 09:00-14:00
* Thursday 09:00-14:00
* Friday 09:00-14:00
* Saturday 09:00-14:00 (1 out of 3 Saturdays)
Flexibility is required for start and end times. A driver is required due to dislike of public transport and busy areas; the employer can add the candidate to their insurance if they do not own a vehicle.
This position is subject to a DBS check and references. The vacancy closes once a suitable candidate is appointed. Applicants must have permission to work in the UK at the start of employment.
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