We are looking to recruit an additional Support Worker to join an existing team who provide 2:1 support for an 10-year-old male child with Autism. Experience of working with children and young people with Autism would be an advantage.
Intially, we a have 2.5 hours available on a Wednesday afternoon after the school holidays end. This will be going up to 7.5 in early October which includes 5 hours on Saturday mornings.
Main Duties
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.
An Enhanced DBS will be required, cost to be met by Employer.
Hours:
7.5
hours per week every Wednesday, 2.5 hours per week every Wednesday and 5 hours per week every Saturday. Plus cover for holiday and any sickness absence wherever possible; with as much notice as possible being provided.
Rate of pay:
13.74 per hour.
Holidays are 5.6 weeks per year, pro-rata.
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.
ILG PA Employee Benefit Scheme.
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
Key Responsibilities
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Services
Personal Care
Social + Leisure activities
Training
Essential PA Guide
Safeguarding Adults/Children
Understanding challenging behaviour
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Own personal car
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