Hours: 7½ per week (2½ hours on Wednesday afternoon and 5 hours on Saturday's)
Rate of Pay: £13.74 per hour
Area: Ashington, Northumberland
Car driver essential
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
The role is to enable the child to access age-appropriate leisure activities within the local community. You will also be required to help him with his communication skills, his personal care and be able to respond sensitively, confidently and positively to any changes in behaviour.
A car driver is essential for this role and must have business insurance.
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.
Person Specification
The successful applicant must:
* have experience and a positive understanding of working with children who have disabilities
* have a genuine interest in working with children with complex needs
* be able to respond positively, confidently and sensitively to any changes in behaviour
* have a high degree of initiative
* be punctual and reliable as the child cannot be left unsupervised
* be flexible and have a happy, positive, and caring nature
* respect confidentiality
Please see the JOB DESCRIPTION for further details.
An Enhanced DBS will be required, cost to be met by Employer.
For more information, please contact Bettina Paterson
This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.
At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £13.74 per hour
Expected hours: 7.5 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
Work Location: In person