Job Description

CHILDRENS SUPPORT WORKER REQUIRED

Reference Number

VAC/1125/06249

Closing Date

09/12/2025

Summary

Extremely rewarding opportunity to become part of our daughters life - supporting her with an empowering approach as she grows up into adulthood.

About the role

We are looking for a kind, patient and creative personal assistant to support our happy, chatty and bubbly 12 year old daughter with autism.

She has a wonderful sense of humour, a big imagination and loves drawing, crafts and spending time with animals - especially her cats.

She enjoys one to one attention and benefits from gentle encouragement when exploring new activities or being around others. She can be very sensitive to noise and may sometimes become overwhelmed and distressed - so we are looking for someone calm, understanding and able to provide reassurance and comfort when this happens.

Support will also be required with personal care as she is doubly incontinent.

We are a very supportive and close family and we will work closely with you to make sure that she feels safe, happy and understood.

The main focus for the support will be helping our daughter to enjoy life, grow in confidence and access social opportunities in a way that feels comfortable and fun for her.

Your main duties would be:

Supporting our daughter to enjoy her current interests, such as drawing, crafts and creative play. To also help our daughter explore new interests and hobbies that she may enjoy Encouraging her to build friendships and gradually increase her confidence and tolerance around others (this will be a very gradual process and you will be working alongside family and professionals to help achieve this) Providing re-assurance and support when she may feel overwhelmed by noise or busy environments. Assist with personal care, including continence needs Working closely with us as a family to ensure consistent and person - centered support

The kind of person I am looking for

We are looking for someone who has patience, is kind, encouraging and has a calm approach.

Experience of supporting am autistic child or a child with additional needs is desirable but the right personality and approach is the most important You will need to be a driver with a clean license and access to your own vehicle (you will need to have business insurance) You must have an element of flexibility and be very reliable as consistency is important. The ideal person will have a good sense of humour You need to be creative and able to adapt activities to suit her mood and interests You need to be calm and confident in supporting a child who may become anxious and distressed (training can be provided) You need to be compassionate and respectful of her individuality Enhanced DBS must be in place prior to support starting - the DBS is completed as no cost by my Local Authority

What you can expect from me

? A friendly and welcoming workplace where you will feel valued

? We are offering a very friendly and supportive working environment, and the chance to develop your skills

? Access to training and learning opportunities.

? To be able to make a positive difference in our daughters life.

? 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)

? Good rate of pay.

? Access to an Employment Support Scheme

Days and Times required

3 hours per week - ideally on a Saturday

Exact days / times to be agreed with successful applicant

May look at banking the hours and using the support every 2 weeks

More flexibility will be needed during the school holidays

Necessary Training

PA Induction certificate which will be part of the induction into the role o Autism Awareness course o Positive Behavioural Support training

Hourly Rate

14.80 per hour

Location

Hawarden - Flintshire

Additional information:

If not already in place you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check before starting employment.

Please be aware that Flintshire Council is not the Employer.

If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been short-listed for interview on this particular occasion.

If you have any further queries in regards to the role please contact us on 01352 701100 or on dp.support@flintshire.gov.uk

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 14.80 per hour

Expected hours: 3 per week

Work Location: In person