Support Worker to support a female young adult in Bedlington @ £13.74 per hr - 4hrs weekly Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: b20033be We are looking to recruit a Support Worker to support a lovely 18 year old young female adult with Autism, Hypermobility and Sensory Needs. She enjoys spending time in the community and has a great sense of humour once comfortable; however, she thrives best with consistency and routine. Your role will be to help her establish a regular weekly routine of accessing age-appropriate community and leisure activities, encouraging confidence and independence outside of the family home. You should be patient, enthusiastic, and understanding of the challenges that come with autism and sensory sensitivities. Experience in supporting young people with similar needs is preferred. Hours: 4 hours per week Rate of Pay: £13.74 per hour Holiday: 5.6 weeks per year, pro-rata Expenses: Any out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed by the employer DBS: Enhanced DBS required (cost covered by employer) Driver: Car driver desirable, must be insured for business use Person Specification: Positive understanding of autism and sensory needs Genuine interest in supporting young people with complex needs High degree of initiative Punctual and reliable, as supervision is essential Happy, calm and caring nature Flexible, and respectful of confidentiality This is a fantastic opportunity to support a young person in developing her independence, confidence and enjoyment of life through the power of gentle routine. Key Responsibilities Services Social Leisure activities Support to remain independent Training Essential PA Guide Safeguarding Adults/Children Understanding challenging behaviour Food Hygiene First Aid Hand hygiene Autism / Aspergers Transportation Full UK driving license Own personal car Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com